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User account problems in XP
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 1:28 pm
by mmione
I only have one user account in XP but I have a password set so I have to type it in when I log on. However, when there are multiple user accounts I can switch user and my programs stuff will still be open but it is sort of locked. Is there a way I can sort of "log out" but my programs will still be open and I can relogin and everything is where I left it if I only have one user account on this computer?
Thanks.
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:55 pm
by YARDofSTUF
Should still be able to use the log off feature like if you had multiple accounts.
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:46 pm
by mmione
Well I can't
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:01 pm
by YARDofSTUF
mmione wrote:Well I can't
You dont have that option in the start menu?
I have 1 user on another system and it will?
in user accounts in control panel, do u have fast switchign on? Maybe the service disabled?
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:34 pm
by YeOldeStonecat
Disable fast user switching, so as to get the ctrl+alt+del login/off
When you're done, and you wish to lock your workstation, just hit your Windows key plus the "L" key.
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:59 pm
by CableDude
YeOldeStonecat wrote:Disable fast user switching
I always disable that.
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:05 pm
by YARDofSTUF
Isnt fast user switching what he wants? you switch users and then it sits logged in at the welcome screen?
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:57 pm
by YeOldeStonecat
YARDofSTUF wrote:Isnt fast user switching what he wants? you switch users and then it sits logged in at the welcome screen?
I think he just wants to secure his rig by "locking workstation". He said he only has one account, so fast user switching really doesn't come into play...it's really just a GUI way of having several users being able to lock their session.
Plus....just hitting the Windows key and the L key..is by far literally the fastest way to lock workstation and walk away. Locking workstation leaves your programs open/running as is also.
Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:21 pm
by mmione
YeOldeStonecat wrote:I think he just wants to secure his rig by "locking workstation". He said he only has one account, so fast user switching really doesn't come into play...it's really just a GUI way of having several users being able to lock their session.
Plus....just hitting the Windows key and the L key..is by far literally the fastest way to lock workstation and walk away. Locking workstation leaves your programs open/running as is also.
this wasnt exactly what I was looking for but this works great, thanks for the windows key + L trick.
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:08 am
by TonyT
also disable Secondary logon service and then uncheck "use welcome screen" in Users: change the way users logon and logoff.