is it possible to lock the entire computer if possible how do you do it?

Answer 1

Hit CTRL-ALT-DEL and select "Lock Computer"

or

Hit WINDOWSKEY+L

Answer 2

If you mean to password protect the pc while its still on but you're not at your desk then go to:

Start, Control Panel, Display and choose the screen saver tab, choose a screen saver theme, how long your pc will sit idle before the screen saver turns on and set a password to unlock the screen. This prevents the pc from being used while your away and a password is needed to unlock the screen to where it was.

If you mean to have a password to get into the computer when its turned on then you have to set up a user and account, the default is admin and it doesn't require a password unless you tell it to. Go to:

Start, Control Panel, User Accounts.

The screen that pop up will display any user account and the type of account it is. You should see the admin account, that should be you if its your computer. There are three links and you will choose the "Change the way to log on and off" link. To force a sign in on the computer make sure the Welcome screen option is unchecked.

From that point on a password is require to use the computer, as admin you can go to this area again to add new users with passwords so that others can use the computer but have to sign in first.

If you wan t to physically lock the computer then you'd have to bolt it down to a desk and use a pad lock of some sort, try calling local computer and hardware stores to see if they carry a kit or can guide you in how to bolt down and lock the pc.

Answer 3

Hi

Yes , its possible , but first i need to know WISH version of XP you have , Now , download , LOCK MY PC , its a very good software for it . let me know wish version of xp you have so i can send you the instructions ok

Answer 4

There are cable systems that allow you to chain your computer right to your desk, that way no one can steal it from you.