How do i lock my computer

[Basics]

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 ?

 

[Zaxx]

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

 

[CarlTR6]

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.

 

[richc46]

Click start button (lower left) click arrow on shutdown and then lock

 

[RJ12]

Usually Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then pressing enter works too.

 

[richc46]

In Windows, how do I lock my workstation without logging off? - Knowledge Base

 

[CarlTR6]

Looks like three of us were typing at the same time.

 

[richc46]

Usually Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then pressing enter works too.

Gave you rep for teaching me something new.

 

[MacGyvr]

I can't believe only one person mentioned Win+L....which is the quickest way to accomplish a lock.

 

[Kirsch]

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

 

[Basics]

All you forum guys are amazing + quick + [FONT=&quot]Brilliant.[/FONT]

 

[richc46]

Thank you for the kind words.

 

[CarlTR6]

Thank you, Basics.