Questions tagged [lock]
A generic term for placing a restriction of some sort. It could refer to placing a password-based or biometric protection over a device, a system or a set of data. It could also refer to placing read-only protection on certain configuration or data (like files). Questions using this tag can also be regarding the opposite action of unlocking.
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Unable to lock Windows PC by either closing laptop of shortcut
I am trying to lock my Dell XPS 15 by using Windows + L but this doesn't seem to do anything. It used to work and now it doesn't.
I previously experienced this problem and had to recreate my user ...
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Excel: Can't set user-specific editable ranges in protected sheet
I have created a spreadsheet in which all the non-data-entry-cells have been locked and subsequently protected with the 'Protect Sheet' and 'Protect Workbook' buttons. So far, so good. However, I want ...
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Write-protect, lock or freeze a partition (on Windows XP, 7, 8 x86-x64)
I'm looking for a way to deny write permissions specifically to other software (potentially malicious) OR if this isn't feasible, then lock/freeze a partition across XP, 7 and 8 OSs.
The ideal ...
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Locking Android Tablets - How fool proof is it?
I am the IT manager for a large retailer. We are thinking of purchasing hundreds of Android tablets for our workforce instead of low end laptops, what we used to buy traditionally.
The primary use for ...
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Require Password after Login [duplicate]
I have a SSD for boot up ands its fast. I do not want the computer waiting for me to load all of my programs and services. I am the only user on my account. Is there a way to require the password ...
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Why is Google Chrome locking my SD card from being ejected?
A couple times now I've been unable to eject an SD card I've inserted while Chrome was running. Lockhunter says that Chrome has something open. Both times Gmail has been one of the tabs. This time ...
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Requesting the complete guide to lock down/password require windows 10 when inactive [closed]
My win 10 is set to start screen saver after 2 mins and put monitor to turn off monitor after 15 mins. Password is required on resume from screen saver. I want it to work for example incase I forgot ...
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How do I get back into my system when I have forgot my password for the "Lock My PC" tool?
I am using a PC locking software(Lock My PC) to prevent unauthorized access to my desktop computer at my office, but after I changed my password, it seems that I forgot it. is there any trick to get ...
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How can I lock a guest user into a game environment?
Basically I'm looking to share my gaming PC with a friend but only in a way that would let him play my games without accessing any of my other files, parts of my OS / desktop environment
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How do I configure the SlickRun Magic Word to lock my computer?
I want to setup a magic word in SlickRun to lock my computer like Win+L would do. Can someone please help me out with this request?
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Lock Drop Down Cells and Enable Use - Excel 2013
I would like a drop down list in a cell. I would like to lock the cell so it cannot be moved or altered but changes other than selecting from the drop down menu.
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Need help getting ability to disable access protection on VirusScan console
My computer (k12 but my dad and I are techies so we are safe) comes with McAfee and I am trying to get rid of it because I prefer Avast. Anyways, k12 makes sure you cannot easily remove it. I have ...
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How to Lock A Remote PC for Not to be logged by users
After the restart Remote PC, we need to run a VBScript on Remote PC before Users log in.
Becuase sometimes, users log in and VBScript doesnt work properly :( So Remote PC must be locked by us. How can ...
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