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I am using Windows 7.
Currently, the Windows-L
hotkey shortcut takes me to a blank Windows screen telling me to press Ctrl-Alt-Del
to unlock the computer (requiring my password).
I want to override this behaviour so that it activates my screen saver instead, and then when I move the mouse, it will prompt me to press Ctrl-Alt-Del
and enter my password.
I can't seem to figure out how to change this - any ideas?
1Thanks very much for your answer. It turns out that the screen saver does turn on after a certain amount of time on the "unlocking" screen, which is probably good enough for me. – LeopardSkinPillBoxHat – 2011-05-30T03:13:37.833
You're welcome. I appreciate the update (+1) as well which describes the solution that is working for you. – Randolf Richardson – 2011-05-30T03:18:48.390
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@camster342 (and @LeopardSkinPillBoxHat because I think you my find this interesting): Use Steve Gibson's "Wizmo" utility (free, stand-alone executable, no installation required) with the "lock" command-line parameter to lock the computer (there are other parameters for activating screen savers, shutting off monitors, etc.): http://www.grc.com/wizmo/wizmo.htm
– Randolf Richardson – 2011-05-30T05:35:01.620