Now to lock the computer so nobody can use it.

I have a teenager at home who wants to use my computer, when the answer is no. I am the only one using it now, so I created an administrator with a password account. I discovered that when that I log out of windows with the locking button everything was not OK. It is locked until you turn the unit off to restart then it starts as if there is no password protection. If only I disconnect again with the locking button, all is well until another reboot. Anyone can use it. She wanted to take the teenager looking forward to fig, it takes only a power off to get on my computer. That change for it to start so you need the password to continue? I'm not what you call a computer person, but I can follow directions. Thank you.

Hi Enfieldrider,

I suggest you try the procedure below.

  1. In the search box, type control userpasswords2, and then press ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  2. Check the users must enter a user name and password to use this computer, and then click apply.
  3. In the automatically on Journal dialog box, type your password, and then click OK.
  4. In the user accounts dialog box, click OK.
  5. Restart the computer and check.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-on-automatic-logon

Kind regards
Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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