at work, and don't want other peole to physically access my computer.... how do I?

[zskillz]

I know there is some way to lock the computer out so that other people can't use it when I step away from it. could someone tell me how to do it.

I'd prefer somethign a little more secure then a screen saver password.

thanks

-Z

[blubomber]

What OS version are you running? if you are running NT, 2K or XP you can use the "Lock Workstation" option using "ctl+alt+del" keys. This will require either your password or that of the administrator to unlock the computer.

If you are running win9x or ME, i dont think there is really any better way to lock your computer than the screen saver password with out installing maybe some third pary software.

[DVNT1]

What is your OS?

BTW, Some Compaq business models offer a BIOS type lock you can do while the OS is up (with a certain key combination).


Why isn't the screen saver lock acceptable, do you know a way around it?

[zskillz]

well... i think dvnt1 that if I lock the computer using the "lock workstation" option, it closes network connections too. That sounds good to me. ...

that being said, i'm using XP, and I used ctl+alt+del, and the option isn't htere... suggestions?

-Z

[blubomber]

Here is a link to a Microsoft KB article dealing with locking your computer under windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q294317

Hope this helps you out some.

[skuz]

Locking the computer using the previously mentioned method does not stop network access.

[zskillz]

... mmm... darn. I suppose that i could just suspend it anytime that I leave for a duration of time. I guess that'll work.

thanks
guys

-Z