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Old 04-11-2007   #1 (permalink)
species8350


 
 

Lock this computer

I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'

I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
access.

Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.

Thanks


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Old 04-11-2007   #2 (permalink)
Tom


 
 

Re: Lock this computer

species8350 wrote:
> I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'
>
> I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
> access.
>
> Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.
>
> Thanks
>


When you click the icon, the computer will look itself.

you will need to user either the/a admin account and password to unlock
the computer again.

Regards

Tom
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Old 04-11-2007   #3 (permalink)
Dave R.


 
 

Re: Lock this computer


"Tom" <tom@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:OrjeKrCfHHA.4916@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> species8350 wrote:
>> I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'
>>
>> I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
>> access.
>>
>> Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.
>>
>> Thanks
>>

>
> When you click the icon, the computer will look itself.
>
> you will need to user either the/a admin account and password to
> unlock the computer again.
>


The account that locked the computer can also unlock it, BTW.

Regards,

Dave


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Old 04-11-2007   #4 (permalink)
Isaac Hunt


 
 

Re: Lock this computer


"species8350" <not_here.5.species8350@xoxy.net> wrote in message
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>I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'
>
> I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
> access.
>
> Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.


HAve you looked at windows help for "lock computer?"


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Old 04-12-2007   #5 (permalink)
Eric Ng


 
 

Re: Lock this computer

Your User picture, name and the password box (if you have a password) will
appear and type your password in the password box (if you have a password)
then press Enter. You will then be at your desktop.

"Isaac Hunt" <isaac@hunt.com> wrote in message
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>
> "species8350" <not_here.5.species8350@xoxy.net> wrote in message
> news:1176289831.930247.88830@y5g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>>I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'
>>
>> I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
>> access.
>>
>> Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.

>
> HAve you looked at windows help for "lock computer?"
>


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Old 10-11-2007   #6 (permalink)
Valgil


 
 

Re: Lock this computer

In my case, I have accidentily locked my computer when switching it off.
The locked icon is illuminated on my key board, and the on button remains on
– however the screen stays blank. Any ideas of what I can do ? Please help !!!


"Eric Ng" wrote:
Quote:

> Your User picture, name and the password box (if you have a password) will
> appear and type your password in the password box (if you have a password)
> then press Enter. You will then be at your desktop.
>
> "Isaac Hunt" <isaac@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:0HcTh.155$Jv3.31@xxxxxx-win.ntli.net...
Quote:

> >
> > "species8350" <not_here.5.species8350@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:1176289831.930247.88830@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >>I see that there is an icon that says 'Lock this computer'
> >>
> >> I presume that on clicking this icon the computer will then not allow
> >> access.
> >>
> >> Before I click on this icon, How would I unlock the computer.
> >
> > HAve you looked at windows help for "lock computer?"
> >
>
>
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