Computer Lock

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Does anyone know how to set up the computer so it will go
into "lock" mode after a fixed period of time?

Thanks
 
ldyflyr said:
Does anyone know how to set up the computer so it will go
into "lock" mode after a fixed period of time?

Thanks
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Start
Settings
Control Panel
Display
Screensaver tab
select a screensaver

and tick the box that says password protected ...and set the timeout
value
 
Does anyone know how to set up the computer so it will go
into "lock" mode after a fixed period of time?
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Mouse -> move cursor to a desktop location where no icon is -> right
mouse click -> properties -> screen saver ... you see the password
option?

Ciao, Walter
 
If you don't want to use a screensaver, especially because it *still*
leaves your computer vulnerable until the configured timeout after which
the screensaver activates (and then it's about a minute before the
password locking is actually enforced), define a shortcut or a key on a
programmable keyboard to do the following:

%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

This will IMMEDIATELY lockup your computer. Just before you walk away
from your computer, [double-]click the shortcut or tap the programmed
key and your computer is instantly locked up. You don't have to worry
that someone can still walk over 5 or 30 minutes or more (depending on
how long you set the screensaver timeout) and start using it which means
that it won't timeout and engage the screen saver. Also handy when the
kids start hovering around the computer and you don't want them banging
on any keys to screw up your work in progress.
 
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