How to Lock Your Computer
Without actually logging off your computer, you can lock it. What locking does is set it so moving the mouse or touching the keyboard won't change anything, this protects your personal information while you are away from the computer. It also lets others know the computer is in use. It prevents anyone other than yourself or an administrator from viewing your programs and/or files.
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Instructions
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Click "Start" and then click on the Lock button or the Lock option. Or press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete." Or press the Windows Logo key and "Lock." Windows will now display a locked screen with your username until you return and unlock it.
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Unlock your computer. On the locked screen, type in your password and press "Enter." If a secure login is enabled, you may have to press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete" to display the locked screen.
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Set computer to automatically lock -- in your screen saver settings -- after a preset amount of idle time.
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