How to Create a Lock Computer Shortcut in Vista
InformationThis will show you how to create a shortcut to Lock the computer. You can place this shortcut where you like for easy usage.
NoteWhen you lock the computer, there is also a Switch User option in the lock computer Security Screen as well.
TipIf you would like to create a keyboard shortcut key for this new Lock Computer shortcut, then see: How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for a Program in Vista
EXAMPLE: Default Lock Location in the Start Menu
NOTE: The default Lock keyboard shortcut is Windows Key + L.
METHOD ONE 
1. Click on the download button below to download the Lock.zip file.
2. Click on Save and save it to the Desktop.
3. Right click on the Lock.zip (On desktop) and click on Open.
4. Click on Allow in the UAC prompt.
5. Extract the Lock Computer shortcut to the desktop.
6. Put the shortcut where you like for easy use.
7. When done, you can delete the Lock.zip file.
METHOD TWO 1. Right click on a empty area of desktop.
2. Click on New and Shortcut.
3. Type rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkStation into the location area. (See screenshot below step 4)
4. Click on the Next button.
5. Type Lock Computer for the name. (See screenshot below step 6)
NOTE: You can name it anything you would like.
6. Click on the Finish button.
7. Right click on the new Lock Computer shortcut (on desktop) and click on Properties.
8. Click on the Change Icon button. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: For more on how to change a shortcut folder or file icon, see: How to Change a Shortcut Folder or File Icon in Vista
9. Click on the Browse button. (See screenshot below step 12)
NOTE: If you have your own icon you would rather use, then just navigate to where you have it saved. Vista needs a 256 bit icon for the best viewing results.
10. Scroll down and click on the file imageres.dll and click Open button. (See screenshot below)
11. Click on the icon highlighted in blue below. (See screenshot below)
12. Click on OK.
13. Click on OK to apply. (See screenshot below step 8)
14. Move or copy the new Lock Computer shortcut to wherever you like for easy use.
That's it,Shawn
Related Tutorials
- How to Create a Hibernate Shortcut in Vista
- How to Create a Log Off Shortcut in Vista
- How to Create a Shutdown Computer Shortcut in Vista
- How to Shutdown, Restart, Switch User, Log Off, Sleep, or Lock Vista from the Keyboard
- How to Disable or Enable Fast User Switching in Vista
- How to Create a Restart Computer Shortcut in Vista
- How to Create a Abort Shortcut in Vista
- How to Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Vista
- How to Add or Remove Lock and Switch User from the Start Menu in Vista
- How to Create a Search Desktop Shortcut on Vista
- How to Create a Switch User Desktop Shortcut in Vista
- How to Create a Power Options Shortcut in Vista
- How to Restore the Administrative Tools Shortcuts in Vista
- How to Create a Sleep Shortcut on the Desktop in Vista
- How to Add "Lock Computer and Turn Off Monitor" to the Context Menu in Windows
Last edited:
