When I lock my computer I can't press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to unlock.

original title: Ctrl + alt + delete

When I lock my pc I can't press ctrl + alt + delete to log on.  CTRL + Alt + Del is unresponsive.  I'm able to disconnect and press ctrl + alt + delete to log on.  It is Vista OS.  Any suggestions?

CTRL + Alt + Delete unlock your account.

After the locking of your PC, you must type your password and click Enter to reconnect, or if you do not have a password for the account locked, click on your account icon.

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