Re: How do you lock you computer?

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 10/29/04


Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 22:21:15 -0600

Kevin;
All the security mentioned does nothing if others have unrestricted
access.
If you want others off the computer, you must physically lock it up
out of their reach.
This is not a weakness of Windows, this is typical of all operating
systems.
There is no security without physical security.

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Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"kevin" <tkmckee@mocomcast.net> wrote in message 
news:MemdnbhaHJM9LRzcRVn-1w@comcast.com...
>I am going to leave for a week and I don't want anyone useing my 
>computer. I
> know I need a password. But how do you set it up and then not use it 
> any
> more TIA "Kevin"
>
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