Shortcut to Lock Windows XP Workstation

Unfortunately, as Tory Gilbert mentioned above, this shortcut doesn't work with the Home Edition of Windows XP. It works only on Windows XP Pro computers that are connected to a domain.

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I have windows XP home sp3, but the shortcut you guys are talking about will work only to bring up the logoff option, and that is obviously not the same as the computer lock. I dont seem to find that option anywhere, but enabling the password request after screen saver, i get the unlock computer box.

I have XP home and I went into my desktop properties and I believe advanced power settings for my laptop and made it so that I can put my computer on standby by pressing the power button or closing the lid, then when I reopen it or press the power button to bring it back up it prompts me for my password.

As far as Windows XP/Home and locking the computer, if you have admin access ( assume you do if your not connected to a domain" Go into the user control panel applet and simply disable fast user switching. Heck, I disable the welcome screen. Anyway, that'll enable you to lock through WinKey + L

Actually... if you assign a password to the user account for Windows XP H/P... it will ask for the password when you try to log back in, REGUARDLESS if it is connected to a DC or not.