I'm having trouble getting the Lock Computer option to work. I was told that using this would make it so people would not be able to use my computer when I lock it. I do ctrl+alt+del and then lock computer and put in my password, and it still allows me to do everything normal on it. I could still open files and browse the internet. I thought it enables you to do that. Can someone please help me and tell me what im doing wrong. Thank you
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Jump to PostWill the "windows key+L" option suit your needs?
Or if you want you can make a shortcut for that command to the desktop (or wherever).
Rightclick the desktop and hit create shortcut then enter this as the path:
%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
This has been another BIG B …
Jump to PostI do ctrl+alt+del and then lock computer and put in my password
Wait a moment there!
You press Ctrl + Alt + Del, click Lock (or just press the Windows Key and L) and then it's locked.
You'll see in this stage, you can do absolutely nothing except …
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