How do i lock my computer

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  1. Posts : 11
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #1

    How do i lock my computer


    I sometimes have to leave comp and go for some work with all the windows open. Is there any feature whereby i can lock my computer and then unlock on return.

    i mean something like Ctl + alt + del is what we normally use in offices ?
    Last edited by Basics; 15 Jul 2010 at 21:16. Reason: Spelling mistake
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  2. Posts : 13
    Win 7 Ult. x64
       #2

    Click Start - move mouse over shutdown menu and you'll see a 'lock' option...your account must be passworded for it to work.

    There's also a keyboard short cut as well: WinKey + L
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  3. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #3

    Click the start button. Look to the lower right and an click on the menus arrow to the right of Shutdaown. Select lock. I am assuming you have a password setup?

    edited to add: ZAxx tyes faster than I do.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    Click start button (lower left) click arrow on shutdown and then lock
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  5. Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #5

    Usually Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then pressing enter works too.
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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  7. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #7

    Looks like three of us were typing at the same time.
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  8. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    RJ12 said:
    Usually Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then pressing enter works too.
    Gave you rep for teaching me something new.
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  9. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
       #9

    I can't believe only one person mentioned Win+L....which is the quickest way to accomplish a lock.
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  10. Posts : 1,180
    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    MacGyvr said:
    I can't believe only one person mentioned Win+L....which is the quickest way to accomplish a lock.
    I'm glad you said it, I was about to hah
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