Re: W2K Pro: background tasks run while Windows "locked"?

If you want a shortcut to lock Windows 2k or XP. Here is what you do.
Create a shortcut, in the target section put this
"%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation" and name
it something like "Lock Desktop".

On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:22:47 -0400, Dan Bale <dbale@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx / Bob Crothers
> > Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 1:12 PM
> >
> > Window + L doesn't work on my Win2k box either.  But it does work on my XP
> > Pro box.  Another great use for the Window Key.
> >
> > I use Window + E for explorer a lot.  Also, Window + M for
> > Minimize all and Window + Shift M for restore all.
> >
> > Don't forget Window + R for "Run".
> >
> > Any others?
> 
> Not sure.  I use all the ones you mentioned.  <g>
> 
> Once upon a time ago, I used a freeware app called WinKey that let you
> assign tasks to Win-key combos.  I used Win-W for Word, Win-X for Excel, I
> think Win-I for the browser.
> 
> 
> 
> db
> 
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