Section 1.6. Start (Lock): All Versions


1.6. Start (Lock): All Versions

Also at the bottom of the Start menu's right side, you'll find this little padlock button. Clicking it locks your computerin essence, it throws a sheet of inch-thick steel over everything you were doing, hiding your screen from view. This is an ideal way to protect your PC from nosy people who happen to wander by your desk while you're away getting coffee or lunch .

All they'll find on your monitor is the standard Logon screen described on page 688. They (and even you) will have to enter your account password to get past it (page 683).


Tip: You can trigger this button, too, entirely from the keyboard. Hit these keys, in sequence: , right arrow (twice), Enter.



Windows Vista. The Missing Manual
Windows Vista: The Missing Manual
ISBN: 0596528272
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 284
Authors: David Pogue

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