Password protecting PC while it is still on

Wesker

Is there a way of setting a password so you can leave your computer on but no-one else can use it.
I want to leave it on and connected to the internet while i am afk, but dont want anyone else fiddling with it :rolleyes:
TIA

dccarm

Are you running XP with a login? Simply Control Alt Delete and select "Lock Computer"

MadCowMan

or hit windows key + L

make sure you know your login password before you do this.
It'll stop casual browsers , but it wont stop people who have admin rights on the machine from logging you off. ( although they wont be able to access your session )

beefcarrot

If you normally have a password to log in, you can configure the screen saver to return you to the welcome screen when cancelled.

swaffs

You could also set your screen saver and tick the password protect option.
This will mean if you forget to lock it and walk away it will lock it automatically

Wesker

Thanks for the replies guys. Yes i do have Win XP and i have a password when i first start windows.
I think i'll try the screensaver one, it looks the easiest
Will this option use the same password i already use?

espresso

Wesker wrote:

Will this option use the same password i already use?

No you will have to set a screensaver password.

beefcarrot

If you use the method that I have mentioned, you are able to use the same password - its what I do at work.