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Windows 7 - Auto Lock after Login

 
05-14-2010   #1


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Auto Lock after Login

I know that you can set up windows to auto login the computer using "control userpasswords2" then you can tell it to log into the windows; therefore, allowing windows to continue booting the rest of the computer up.

Seeing that I want this on a server. I need the computer to log into the computer and then lock the computer right away.

Is there a command that I can put into the "startup" folder that will allow me to do this?

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05-14-2010   #2


Windows 7 and MAC
 
 


I think thats how it works as well..
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05-14-2010   #3


Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Stevy22 View Post
I think thats how it works as well..
??? Sorry, I don't get it... How what works?
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05-14-2010   #4


Windows7 Ultimate 64bit
 
 


Why not let the computer auto login, let it stay at login screen... It's essentially the same as lock screen...
But wait... It's a server, why do you even need to login locally anyway? Am I missing something here?

zzz2496
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05-14-2010   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by acurasd View Post
I know that you can set up windows to auto login the computer using "control userpasswords2" then you can tell it to log into the windows; therefore, allowing windows to continue booting the rest of the computer up.

Seeing that I want this on a server. I need the computer to log into the computer and then lock the computer right away.

Is there a command that I can put into the "startup" folder that will allow me to do this?
I don't think so... If I'm wrong someone here will have the answer, luck with it.
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05-14-2010   #6


Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by zzz2496 View Post
Why not let the computer auto login, let it stay at login screen... It's essentially the same as lock screen...
But wait... It's a server, why do you even need to login locally anyway? Am I missing something here?

zzz2496
Good post zzzzz, I didn't even consider just not logging in.
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05-14-2010   #7


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Well
It is Windows 7 HP... but using it as Home Server.
Sorry I left that part out. It is not an actual true server OS.

There are some programs that need to boot up all the way and can't be used as a windows service.

1. iTunes
2. Steam Powered
3. PS3 Media Server
4. ORB
5. ect.....
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05-14-2010   #8


Windows7 Ultimate 64bit
 
 


rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation

zzz2496

Ps. It's a command, put it in command prompt or a shortcut... your choice...
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05-14-2010   #9


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

something like this... as a shortcut....

Thanks!
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05-14-2010   #10


Windows7 Ultimate 64bit
 
 


You're welcome

zzz2496
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