lock computer Win XP - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jam · 12-01-2003, 12:34 AM

is there a way to "lock computer" on windows XP like there was with 2000?

charliex · 12-01-2003, 12:55 AM

winkey +L should switch you to the logon screen, if user switching is on

Jam · 12-01-2003, 12:57 AM

sweet thanks

sailor · 12-01-2003, 09:48 AM

You can also setup a screensaver that locks the computer. I do this so that my computer locks itself after 10 minutes of non-use.

Lasereth · 12-01-2003, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sailor420
You can also setup a screensaver that locks the computer. I do this so that my computer locks itself after 10 minutes of non-use.

That works, but if someone really wanted to get on your PC all they'd have to do is reset it.

-Lasereth

Moskie · 12-01-2003, 10:52 AM

goddammit.

Tested winkey+L.

Forgot password.

(I use TweakUI's autologin)

damn you all!!!

charliex · 12-01-2003, 12:23 PM

heh nice.

sailor · 12-01-2003, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lasereth
That works, but if someone really wanted to get on your PC all they'd have to do is reset it.

-Lasereth

No, you have to login to get into it on startup, too.

Elitegibson · 12-01-2003, 03:50 PM

There is a way to actually lock the Windows XP in Windows 2000 Style, but you have to turn off fast user switching. Then Winkey+L will lock the computer, and you'll have to have your password or an Admin pass to get back on.

sailor · 12-01-2003, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elitegibson
There is a way to actually lock the Windows XP in Windows 2000 Style, but you have to turn off fast user switching. Then Winkey+L will lock the computer, and you'll have to have your password or an Admin pass to get back on.

Yep. Thats how all my XP boxes are set up.

charliex · 12-01-2003, 05:13 PM

err you have to do the same when fast user switching is on

(enter user or admin account)

bannet · 12-01-2003, 05:19 PM

I Make a shortcut on my desktop and give it this target
%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
You can use this command in the run box too.

Jam · 12-01-2003, 10:06 PM

thanks all...

@Moskie... har har har

12-01-2003, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jam Junkie	lock computer Win XP is there a way to "lock computer" on windows XP like there was with 2000?

12-01-2003, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	You can also setup a screensaver that locks the computer. I do this so that my computer locks itself after 10 minutes of non-use. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

12-01-2003, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Moskie Pure Chewing Satisfaction Location: can i use bbcode [i]here[/i]?	goddammit. Tested winkey+L. Forgot password. (I use TweakUI's autologin) damn you all!!! __________________ Greetings and salutations.

12-01-2003, 03:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	There is a way to actually lock the Windows XP in Windows 2000 Style, but you have to turn off fast user switching. Then Winkey+L will lock the computer, and you'll have to have your password or an Admin pass to get back on. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

12-01-2003, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	winkey +L should switch you to the logon screen, if user switching is on

12-01-2003, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jam Junkie	sweet thanks

12-01-2003, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	heh nice.

12-01-2003, 05:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	err you have to do the same when fast user switching is on (enter user or admin account)

12-01-2003, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Location: Canada	I Make a shortcut on my desktop and give it this target %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation You can use this command in the run box too.

12-01-2003, 10:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jam Junkie	thanks all... @Moskie... har har har