How can I add an icon to Windows XP's or Windows 2000's Quick Launch bar to lock my workstation?

John Savill

March 21, 2002

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A. In a previous FAQ, I explained how to lock a computer by typing the following command at a command prompt:

 rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation 

You can create a shortcut on the Quick Launch bar to execute this command by performing the following steps:

  1. Start Windows Explorer.

  2. Navigate to %userprofile%application datamicrosoftinternet explorerquick launch (e.g., C:documents and settingsjohnapplication datamicrosoftinternet explorerquick launch).

  3. Right-click in the right-hand pane and select New, Shortcut.

  4. Enter "rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation" without the quotes and click Next.

  5. Name the shortcut "Lock Workstation" and click Finish.

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