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    lock the desktop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by joshthor, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    is there anyway for me to lock my computer so people cant access files or run programs while im away. i have like 15 gb of videos to convert for my ipod so i want to do that while im at work, but my family will get on my computer if i leave it on. is there anyway i can lock it so they cant get on but my videos will still convert?
     
    joshthor, Jun 30, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    How about just password the folders that you don't want the family members to access?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 30, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    What OS?

    You can find "lock computer" in the start menu, or you can push the Windows Key + L to lock it.
     
    crash, Jun 30, 2009
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    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    hey! that works crash! i love you. except for the fact i feel incredibly stupid now. oh well.
     
    joshthor, Jun 30, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Haha no worries. It's one of the shortcuts I use all the time. :)
     
    crash, Jun 30, 2009
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