Tip: How to lock Windows 2000 or XP

[BackupUser]

Code updated for 5.20+

Restored from previous forum. Originally posted by PB.

Use this command:

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LockWorkStation_()

In Windows 2000 Server/AdvSrv/Data Center/Pro, you get the "Workstation
Locked" dialog

In Windows XP Pro you get the login screen (same as selecting "Switch User"
when you log off.

Thanks to Tim Akal for giving me this tip.