User account problems in XP

[mmione]

I only have one user account in XP but I have a password set so I have to type it in when I log on. However, when there are multiple user accounts I can switch user and my programs stuff will still be open but it is sort of locked. Is there a way I can sort of "log out" but my programs will still be open and I can relogin and everything is where I left it if I only have one user account on this computer?

Thanks.

[YARDofSTUF]

Should still be able to use the log off feature like if you had multiple accounts.

[mmione]

Well I can't

[YARDofSTUF]

Well I can't


You dont have that option in the start menu?

I have 1 user on another system and it will?

in user accounts in control panel, do u have fast switchign on? Maybe the service disabled?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Disable fast user switching, so as to get the ctrl+alt+del login/off

When you're done, and you wish to lock your workstation, just hit your Windows key plus the "L" key.

[CableDude]

Disable fast user switching

I always disable that.

[YARDofSTUF]

Isnt fast user switching what he wants? you switch users and then it sits logged in at the welcome screen?

[YeOldeStonecat]

Isnt fast user switching what he wants? you switch users and then it sits logged in at the welcome screen?


I think he just wants to secure his rig by "locking workstation". He said he only has one account, so fast user switching really doesn't come into play...it's really just a GUI way of having several users being able to lock their session.

Plus....just hitting the Windows key and the L key..is by far literally the fastest way to lock workstation and walk away. Locking workstation leaves your programs open/running as is also.

[mmione]

I think he just wants to secure his rig by "locking workstation". He said he only has one account, so fast user switching really doesn't come into play...it's really just a GUI way of having several users being able to lock their session.

Plus....just hitting the Windows key and the L key..is by far literally the fastest way to lock workstation and walk away. Locking workstation leaves your programs open/running as is also.
this wasnt exactly what I was looking for but this works great, thanks for the windows key + L trick.

[TonyT]

also disable Secondary logon service and then uncheck "use welcome screen" in Users: change the way users logon and logoff.