Here are some tips for locking the computer with the keyboard or mouse using numerous Operating Systems.

Using the Keyboard (Windows XP)
* Press the following three keys. CTRL + ALT + DEL.
* When the menu opens, press the ENTER key.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Keyboard (Windows Vista)
* Press the following three keys. CTRL + ALT + DEL.
* When the menu opens, press the ENTER key.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Keyboard (Windows 7)
* Press the following three keys. CTRL + ALT + DEL.
* When the menu opens, press the ENTER key.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Keyboard (Windows 8)
* Press the following three keys. CTRL + ALT + DEL.
* When the menu opens, press the ENTER key.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Keyboard (Windows 10)
* Press the following three keys. CTRL + ALT + DEL.
* When the menu opens, press the ENTER key.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Mouse (Windows XP)
* Select the START button on the lower left of the screen.
* Click the ARROW button on the right of the SHUT DOWN button
* Select the LOCK option.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Mouse (Windows Vista)
* Select the START button on the lower left of the screen.
* Click the ARROW button on the right of the SHUT DOWN button
* Select the LOCK option.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Mouse (Windows 7)
* Select the START button on the lower left of the screen.
* Click the ARROW button on the right of the SHUT DOWN button
* Select the LOCK option.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Mouse (Windows 8)
* Select the START button on the lower left of the screen.
* Click the username near the top right of the screen
* Select the LOCK option.
* The computer will now be locked.

Using the Mouse (Windows 10)
* Select the START button on the lower left of the screen.
* Click the username near the top right of the screen
* Select the LOCK option.
* The computer will now be locked.

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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.

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