Lock your Computer
This How To will give you steps to to lock your computer. No, we don’t mean with a physical key but with your password.
Why would you want to lock your computer? Most simple reason, to protect your private data, Instant Messages, and e-mail messages by prohibiting others in your office from using your computer account when you aren't around. This will also protect your co-workers from your wrath if something appears to be changed or missing since you will know that it was locked and nobody could have tampered with your computer!
A few other reasons to lock your computer would be to protect access to your Financial Records, access to ESSIC, or your online banking account.
When should you lock your computer?
- before you leave for your lunch
- before you leave for a meeting
- before you leave for the day (if you don't normally turn off your computer).
So remember these few steps to secure your computer and your data the next time you leave your computer unattended.
Lock your Computer
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You have two options to lock the machine.
- Press Windows + L.
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Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then click the Lock Computer button.
- You will see a Computer Locked dialog box. You can now leave the machine.
Unlock your Computer
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
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Enter your AG password.
Note: Remember, your passwords are NOT to be shared!