supposing im leaving my laptop out while im away for a few minutes what can i do to stop other ppl from accessing my computer?
is there anyway to lock the computer for a while?
but not log-out cos then i have to close down all the programmes i have been running.
any way to lock it while keeping all the programmes running?
2007-09-29 23:01:08 · 12 answers · asked by sh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
all programs ,go to utilities u will see quick lock,set a password,that will lock ur comp till u return and enter ur password
2007-09-30 01:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does depend on the operating system you are running, with Vista there is an option to lock in the start menu, same goes for 2000 and NT if I recall correctly, for a system running XP or 9x, you could always set a password protected screensaver, hope this was of help
2007-09-29 23:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happened to me at about the same time as everyone else. I was still able to log in on my tablet but I am running my own scan, not using that McAfee program they are providing. Also, I am heavily protected so I can't help but think this is Facebook, in cahoots with McAfee, trying to sell more antivirus programs. It's a load of crap. Edit: My Norton scan cleared a few tracking cookies but my computer is otherwise clean. Now I'm going to have to jump through hoops to get this taken care of since I refuse to download their software. I have all the protection I need and I don't like Facebook forcing me into something I don't need.
2016-04-06 08:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac or PC?
If ur on a PC:
Home Edition XP:
Click log out and then click "switch to user".
This lets you not log out but still have to put in ur password.
Business Edition XP:
Hold down Alt, Ctrl, Delete at the same time and then click on lock screen.
Mac:
Use spotlight (the search tool in the top right) to search for "keychain". Open it, click "Keychain access" up in the toolbar then click preferences and tick the first box that says "show status in the menu bar". Then close that and click on the lock icon up in the toolbar, and click, "lock screen"
2007-09-29 23:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Day And Peace Be With To You! :-)
First of all, I think you did not provide more useful information including on what type of OS [Windows, Mac OS, Linux, etc.] you are using.
I hope that the URL that I am providing will give you some assistance. This is only intended for, I think, for Windows XP. I am not that certain if it is for Home or Professional Edition. But I guess you can distinguish it for yourself.
Good Luck! :-)
2007-09-29 23:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the control panel (Start, settings, control and set a password for your screensaver.
When you leave your workstation do Control/ Alt/ Delete/ ENTER
When you do contol/ alt/ delete you get a choice of a few commands. The default is LOCK workstation, so ENTER takes that option.
When you come back, you'll do control/alt/delete and have to enter your password to come back on.
2007-09-29 23:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by soofoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Ctrl + Alt + Del to bring up the task bar. Select "Shut Down" from Task Bar. Next select "Log Off {name}".
To access the computer the person would have to log in.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281980
2007-09-29 23:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One simple and popular way to do this is by putting the password protected screen saver on. Select any screen saver keep wait period short say 2-5 minutes and check On resume, password protect option
2007-09-29 23:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by grtgmblr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Window Start Button + L
2007-09-29 23:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put your screensaver to like 1 minute before it comes on. have your pc use a password to get back on. go to control panel and go from there
2007-09-29 23:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by steven h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋