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lock computer with hotkey? Thread last updated on 2004-03-06 16:44:50

Posted by member 97358 on 2004-03-04 21:19:13

Is there a way I can lock my computer using hotkeys so I don't have to press ctrl+alt+del and then click lock computer?

I just realized how extremely pathetic that sounds, but I've got to know.

I'm running Windows 2000 if it matters.

Posted by member 1 on 2004-03-04 22:44:05 link

There was a module written for NT for this a long time ago...dunno if it works in 2K but it is worth a shot.

Update: Well in 10 seconds I was able to find one on the net so I am going to say yes and that you need to do some looking around. *rips his hair out*

Posted by member 7223 on 2004-03-05 03:02:26 link

http://users.pandora.be/jbosman/poweroff/poweroff.htm

Posted by member 333 on 2004-03-05 04:33:00 link

*hotkey WIN+CTRL L RUNDLL32.exe USER32.DLL,LockWorkStation

Posted by member 7 on 2004-03-05 13:44:14 link

*hotkey WIN+CTRL L !switchuser

Despite its name it locks the computer. It's the equivalent of the old !lockpc. If you have FUS enabled (well if you're running 2K you can't) it displays the login screen.

Posted by member 83901 on 2004-03-06 01:15:10 link

ive never used 2k but in xp you can hit win+l and it locks the computer

if this doesnt apply for 2k then im sorry i wasted your time lol

Posted by member 97358 on 2004-03-06 16:44:50 link

cool, thanks guys. i used ilmcuts suggestion and it works fine.