How to Lock Your Computer
- 1). Click "Start" and then click on the Lock button or the Lock option. Or press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete." Or press the Windows Logo key and "Lock." Windows will now display a locked screen with your username until you return and unlock it.
- 2). Unlock your computer. On the locked screen, type in your password and press "Enter." If a secure login is enabled, you may have to press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete" to display the locked screen.
- 3). Set computer to automatically lock -- in your screen saver settings -- after a preset amount of idle time.
