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    question about logging off while shutting lid

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NOSintake, Jun 14, 2006.

  1. NOSintake

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    ok..so i know that you can close the lid, and have my account log off, but is there a way for it to fast switch users? like, if i close the lid, it will go the welcome screen (with all the accounts), and i can click my name and log in? i ask this, because when it goes into stand by, it cuts off almost everything (ie- downloads, connection, and some programs). so is it possible to go into quick switch?
     
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  2. coriolis

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    I don't think so, it only goes hibernate, shut down, standby and sleep if you close the lid. You probrably have to do it manually, logging out.

    However, I do believe there is either a program for this, that after a certain period of time, it will go to the login screen, while your login is still on.
     
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  3. NOSintake

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    thats disappointing...oh well. do u remember what the name of that program was?
     
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    Why don't you just set it to "do nothing"? Everything will keep running, only the monitor will turn off.
     
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  5. NOSintake

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    well, i just wanted a quick way to log off, without actually logging off. haha. like, if a room mate comes in, and i dont want them to see something, then i can quickly shut the lid. by the time they can open, it will be at the login screen, and they will need my password
     
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  6. Tim

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    Are you looking at bad things. ;)

    What laptop do you have? My Compaq has a button for locking my computer. I just have to press Fn+"a little lock symbol". That would be one idea.

    I am not sure if there are any other ways to do this but that is my suggestion.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Jun 15, 2006
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  7. SJ393

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    a quick "windows key + L" will do the trick, takes you less time than to close your lid
     
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  8. Tim

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    Nice find SJ393. That is definately quicker than closing the lid. :p
    Tim
     
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  9. SJ393

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    yup,Ii do that all the time when I am leaving my desktop unattended followed by turning off my lcd, more secure in everyway
     
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  10. NOSintake

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    does that completely logoff/standby? i just want to do the fast usesr switch
     
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  11. themanwiththeblacksax

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    also... you can set the screen saver to "prompt for password" when it comes out--you'll be right at the screen you want. Useful not exactly for your situation, but if you will be leaving the laptop unattended...
     
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  12. Jesusfrk611

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    It just goes to the welcome screen just as if you were to click start>logoff>switch user.
     
    Jesusfrk611, Jun 15, 2006
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  13. NOSintake

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    ok, thanks for the help
     
    NOSintake, Jun 15, 2006
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