
I know how to lock my computer using the keyboard but is there any way to do it with the mouse instead? That would be a big help to me if it’s possible. I can use a mouse fairly well but I have a hard time using a keyboard. I’m 78 years old and my fingers are stiff and in almost constant pain from arthritis. If you find any error above, please use the form below to report.Question from Earl: I hope you don’t mind but I need help with something. This post showed you how to quickly and easily lock a Windows computer when you’re leaving your computer unattended. If you discover other ways to lock Windows, please share your tips in the comments form below. There might be many other ways to lock Windows 11, but the few steps above should get you started. Lock from Ctrl + Alt + Deleteįinally, you can lock your screen simply by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys to bring up that window, then select Lock as shown in the image below: Then on the User tab and select your account and click on the Disconnect button. Then select Task Manager as shown below:Ĭlick More details at the bottom left to show more tasks. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your keyboard while you’re logged into your computer. If you want to get a bit fancy, you can lock your computer from Windows Task Manager. Click Start, then click on your account and select Lock as shown in the image below: Lock from Task Manager Lock from the Start menuĪnother way one can lock Windows 11 machine is via its Start menu.

Simply press that key and L and lock up your computer while you’re logged in. The Windows key on your keyboard is the one with the Microsoft logo left of your spacebar. Will uses the keyboard to lock your sessions without losing your work. The quickest way to lock your Windows machine is by using the Windows + L keys shortcut.
