Quick and simple ways to lock Windows 10, 8.1, 7, 11 computer screen

On your computer screen, you put a lot of important information and don't want others to see it every time you get up to go out to get water or do personal work. At this time, you can operate to lock your computer screen . Again, when you sit down, just open it and enter your login password (if any).

Method 1: Use the shortcut to lock the computer screen (Fastest, recommended)

* Use the keyboard shortcut Windows + L

Press the Windows + L key combination at the same time and the computer screen will immediately lock and you can comfortably get up and go do other things.

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* Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Delete

When pressing the 3 shortcut keys Ctrl + Alt + Delete at the same time, the system will display a menu with different options. Select Lock to lock the screen.

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Method 2: Create a shortcut to lock the computer screen

Step 1: Right-click on the main screen, select New > Shortcut

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Step 2: A new window appears, type in the following syntax: rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation and press Next

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Step 3: Next, you proceed to name this shortcut. For example, LockScreen and then click Finish to finish.

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That's it. From now on, just click on the shortcut you just created and the desktop screen will automatically lock immediately.

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Method 3. Lock the computer screen from the Start Menu

Step 1: Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of the screen
Step 2: Click on your Windows account avatar
Step 3: Select Lock (screen lock)

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Method 4. Lock the computer screen automatically via Screen Saver

Step 1: Click on the Windows icon and select Settings

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Step 2: Select Lock screen and select Screen timeout settings

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Step 3. In the Screen section , you choose the number of minutes that the computer screen will automatically lock by clicking the down arrow and selecting the desired number of minutes.

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Method 5. Use Command Prompt to lock the computer screen

Step 1: From the Windows window , enter command prompt , then click on the program to open it.

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Step 2: Enter the command line Rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation , then type Enter , the screen will immediately be locked.

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Above are the 5 ways to lock the computer screen that we have introduced to you. It's really easy, isn't it? You can refer to other tips about computer systems on TipsMake to use your computer more effectively.

In addition, with the new Windows 10 operating system today, readers may have many difficulties during use, especially those upgrading from the old operating system. This includes changing the lock screen and changing the lock screen wallpaper that many users love to express their personality and refresh their device screen. Don't be shy because with the instructions on changing the lock screen and changing the lock screen wallpaper in Windows 10 that we have previously shared, we hope readers can do this simple little trick.

If you want to lock your PC on Windows 11, it's not difficult at all, especially if you refer to the following article.

Marvin Fry

Update 18 June 2024