How Do I Lock a Shortcut on Windows 10?
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Step 1: Right-tap blank area, point at New on the context menu and select Shortcut in the list. Step 2: When the Create Shortcut window appears, type rundll32 user32. dll,LockWorkStation in the empty box, and then click Next. Step 3: Enter Lock to name the shortcut, and choose Finish.

How do I make a lock Shortcut?

One way to lock a Windows computer from your keyboard is by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del and then selecting the “Lock” option. If you only want to use the keyboard, you can lock Windows with the Windows Key + L command.

How do I lock a Shortcut on my desktop?

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  1. 1) Keyboard Shortcut: Windows Key + L. …
  2. 1) Click the Windows Start Orb.
  3. 2) Hover over the arrow to the right of “Shut Down”
  4. 3) Select “Lock”
  5. 3) Select “Lock this computer” from the Control-Alt-Delete screen. …
  6. 1) From the Locked Screen, press Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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