How to put a lock on a computer (Windows 10)

The functionality of the Windows 10 operating system allows you to fine-tune the appearance and options of the computer for yourself. The user can configure the OS using the updated functions via the graphical interface, as well as in more standard ways that are suitable not only for the "tens". In this article, you will learn how to put a lock on a computer using different methods.

Password or PIN

The first and easiest option is to set a password to log into the system. Thanks to such protection, an unauthorized user will be able to turn on the computer, but will not be able to log into the system. As a result of this, only a boot screen and a password entry field will be available to him. Let's figure out how to put a lock on a computer with Windows 10:

1. First you need to go to the Settings application. To do this, right-click on the "Start" icon and select the item of the same name in the menu.
2. Now open the "Accounts" section.
3. We go to the "Login Settings" tab. Here you need to find the subsections "Password". Click on the "Edit" button.
4. Enter twice the combination that will be used during authorization after turning on the computer and save the changes. In the same way, you can lock the computer using a short PIN or graphic key (most relevant for touchscreen netbooks).

How to quickly lock a PC?

After that, with a long idle time, the PC will be blocked. To get access to it, you will have to enter an invented password. To quickly enable locking, you can use one of the methods:

1. By pressing the key combination Win + L.
2. Through the start menu. Find the icon.
3. By pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select "Block".
4. Using the rundll32.exe user32.dll command, LockWorkStation, which is inserted into Explorer.
5. In the "Task Manager" open the "Users" tab, right-click on the account name and select the "Disable" line.
6. You can also set the screen lock on the computer through the command line. To do this, run cmd as administrator and paste the command% SystemRoot% \ system32 \ rundll32.exe USER32.DLL LockWorkStation, press Enter. After that, the computer will instantly lock.
7. Another option is to create a special bat-file. To do this, open the standard Notepad and insert the line% SystemRoot% \ system32 \ rundll32.exe USER32.DLL LockWorkStation into it. Then save the file with any name and change its resolution to .bat through the rename function. After that, when you run this file, Windows 10 will be blocked.

How to set up a lock screen?

We examined all the ways in which you can put a lock on a computer running "tens". Now we will learn how to configure this screen at our discretion. To do this, do the following:

1. Reopen the Options again in the above way.
2. Now go to the "Personalization" section.
3. Go to the "Lock Screen" tab.
4. Above will be a preview of the screen when the operating system is locked. In the line "Background" you can choose the type of image - one static photo or slide show.
5. Standard pictures and those images that have already been used for you will be presented below. To set a different picture, click on "Browse" and specify the path to the files.
6. The following are the settings for the displayed information and brief information about standard applications. You can lock the computer and monitor notifications without authorization in your account.
7. For additional settings, click on the "Screensaver Settings" button and specify the interval for changing images and other nuances.

Conclusion

Now you know how to put a lock on a computer running Windows 10 and configure the authorization screen in your account. "Ten" offers a wide variety of methods that will be convenient for everyone - from beginners to experienced users.