How Do I Lock My Windows 10 Computer?
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How can I lock my PC?

To lock your computer:

  1. Press the Win+L key combination on the computer keyboard (Win is the Windows key, shown in this figure). Windows key features the Windows logo.
  2. Click the padlock button in the lower-right corner of the Start button menu (see this figure). Clicking the padlock icon locks your PC.

How do I lock my computer instantly?

Using the Keyboard:

  1. Press Ctrl, Alt and Del at the same time.
  2. Then, select Lock from the options that appear on the screen.
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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