Solved Computer Accidentally Locked at Shutdown

Jakeman97

Jakeman97

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Hi,
Using Vista Ultimate X64 SP2. Shutting down last night I hurried and accidentally hit "Lock this Computer" instead of going all the way over to the actual shutdown section :o in a few seconds the monitor went black; but the computer kept running.
My dumb question for the day is:
How do you properly unlock the computer and restart windows?
Thanks,
Jakeman97
 

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    H1 HUMMER
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    Phenom II X6 1055T
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    G.SKILL 4GB F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK
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    XFX Radeon HD 5750
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    On Board (works for me).
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    Acer X223W
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Hi,

Not sure about the specifics for your model.

So, if the screen is blank (in standby or off) & PC is all quiet?

I would press the power button on the pc & monitor to wake them up/ turn them on.

Then go through a normal shutdown process & that should be all that is needed?
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
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    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
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    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
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Hi Jakeman97,

Good to see you here again.

To "unlock" a computer, you will simply need to press your ctrl + alt + delete keys simultaneously, and enter the username (though that will probably already be there) and password for the user account that locked the computer.

If you aren't able to enter a name (and/or a regular or blank password) or can't see a screeen, then press the power button on the computer. If it doesn't start shutting down on it's own, you may have to hold the power button for 10 seconds or more. While not recommended, if the above doesn't work, this is pretty much your only other option.

If you don't use Lock the Computer, why not disable it so this can't happen again? See the following: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/120503-lock-computer-enable-disable.html.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!
 

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    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
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    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
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    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
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    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
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    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
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    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
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    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
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Thanks Lorien..I had no screen and alt+ctrl+del didn't work so I hit the PSU master in back let it sit for 5mins and re-started. Got the screen start windows normally and went for it....Success! I disabled that feature as this compy is not in an office or on a network.
thanks for the help.
Jakeman97
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    H1 HUMMER
    CPU
    Phenom II X6 1055T
    Motherboard
    GA-890FXA-UD5 AM3
    Memory
    G.SKILL 4GB F3-10666CL8D-4GBHK
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX Radeon HD 5750
    Sound Card
    On Board (works for me).
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X223W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 750GB \\ 2 Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA3 7200.12
    PSU
    Corsair HX 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 690II Advanced
    Cooling
    Cooler Master V8
    Mouse
    Microsoft
    Keyboard
    Microsoft CA9-00001 Black 103 Normal Keys 3 Function Keys PS
    Internet Speed
    Fast DSL
    Other Info
    A work in progress and changing all the time.
Hi Jakeman97,

Excellent news! It was our pleasure, I'm glad we could help.

I will request that this thread be marked as solved.

I hope the next time you visit, your question/problem is as easy as this one was - but in any event, we'll of course help you regardless.

Good luck and best wishes!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive] Dell AIO Printer A940 Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem 6TO4 Adapter Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter Microsoft ISATAP Adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
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