a smart alec visits me and he changes various default programs and user refinements when i am away from my room . is there any easy to use desktop lock program ( freeware ) ? please this bugger is killing me ........i live in a college and i do not want to set up a separate user account etc
2007-12-14 01:40:24 · 7 answers · asked by atmaram 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You know, if he's such a nutcase as to fool around with a man's computer, you should meet him at the door, and say, "Hey, let's head down to (the TV lounge, the student union, a restaurant or cafe -- ANYWHERE but your room!)" Computer defaults today -- he could be stealing from your wallet tomorrow.
If he's visiting your roommate, talk to your roommate about not letting him in. You guys'll have to agree on a strategy.
If it's a laptop, you could keep it shut down, and lock it in a drawer when you are not using it.
2007-12-14 01:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're using Windows you can set up a screen saver with a password.
If it's Windows XP you can set a password on your current user account then just click Start > Log Off > Switch User (or press the windows key + L) to lock the computer.
2007-12-14 09:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mister.Chrispy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set a password on your account (go to Users in the Control Panel) and then set the screensaver to go to Welcome screen after resuming (in the Screensaver properties) or log out whenever you leave it alone. Cake. No additional software required.
Oh and make sure the actual Administrator account has a password, which should be the case anyway.
2007-12-14 09:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a single user account and lock it when you're not using it.
2007-12-14 09:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Maverick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Password protection, including screen saver password.
Hide the keyboard and mouse.
Physical violence..
2007-12-14 09:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by tuinui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel....
user accounts its so easy takes two seconds
then put a password on it..... simple, problem solved
2007-12-14 09:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use SudoWin its free
its sudo(linux permission command) for windows
sudowin.sourceforge.net
2007-12-14 12:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋