Vista, in the article "How to bypass the login procedure in Windows Vista" (Bypass the Windows Vista's logon procedure), I gave an account of how these programs "latent performance advanced settings control panel records "user records (Advanced User Accounts Control Panel) set the system to automatically login user at startup. If briefly, it simply enter a user name in the dialog box, "User Accounts" (User Accounts), and uncheck the option to "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" (Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer).

Of course, as I mentioned in the article, configure the computer to automatically log in only makes sense if it is used in the home and its owner - the only user of Windows Vista. The method does not work if the computer running Windows Vista is connected to the domain.

Since the publication of that article, I received some comments from readers who believe that such an admission is unwise to use - in fact, that any who are lucky enough to acquire a computer will be able to easily enter the system. Of course, this approach makes the system more convenient to use, but anyone inscribe the computer, and in fact, receive full access to the system.

Fortunately, there is a way to combine incompatible. With this release, in the section on Windows Vista, we will learn how to password-protect Windows Vista, continuing to take advantage of automatic login.

Locking System

As many probably know, in Windows Vista is possible to temporarily block system: it must enter into "Start" menu (Start), and click on the lock icon at the bottom of the right pane "Start" menu (Figure A). In addition, the system can block by pressing keys [Windows] + L. The only way to get access to a blocked system - prompted for a password.


Figure A. Icon Castle

Nevertheless, not all know that the system can block and from the command line with a certain set of commands. It's enough to cause a dialog box "Run" (Run) keys [Windows] + R and enter

After you click "OK" system will be immediately blocked. The trick is that when blocking system in a way all running programs continue implemented.

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Creating a shortcut to lock system

Since the block system using a set of commands to the command line, for quick access to this feature, you can create a shortcut - then lock system will be sufficient double-click on the appropriate icon.

To create a shortcut on the desktop, click the right mouse button and select "Create | label" (New | Shortcut) in the context menu to invoke the "masters" create a label (Create Shortcut). In the "Enter object placement" (Type the location of the item), enter

(Please note the upper case letters in the phrase "LockWorkStation": if you enter a letter in the wrong register, the label will not work).

In the next dialog box in the "Enter the name of the label" (Type A Name For This Shortcut), enter the name "Block System" (Lock It Down), and click "Finish" (Finish). Double-click on the label "Lock system" to make sure everything has been done correctly.

If the label "Lock" system really works, it could be placed in the Startup folder "" (Startup). It's enough to drag the shortcut to the desktop in the direction of the "Start" button, which opens a "Start" menu, put the cursor on "All Programs folder" (All Programs), and it - on "Startup folder" (Startup). When a folder is opened, simply put it in the label.

How to use a secure system

Now when you start or restart your computer login will be automatic. In doing so immediately after running on the screen will display a window with a greeting message that the system is locked. Nonetheless, all programs launched during system will continue loaded in the background.

By using this trick, you can, for example, utrechka turn on the computer and go percolating coffee. To return your login will be implemented already, and all of the appropriate program running. All you need to get started - prompted for a password.