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Is there a way to configure Windows such that I can lock it on pressing certain shortcut, say ctrl+shift+ L and unlock with same key combination, without having to type in the password?

I am reluctant to type in password each time I need to unlock it. I know this does not look safe enough but I am willing to take the risk.

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    To lock normally is windowkey + L...
    – soandos
    Aug 24, 2011 at 4:40
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    Very informative:) But not what i was looking for
    – Ravisha
    Aug 24, 2011 at 4:42
  • Do you have a password on your Windows user account?
    – bfhd
    Aug 24, 2011 at 5:00
  • @ bfhd Yes i do. .......
    – Ravisha
    Aug 24, 2011 at 5:21
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    If you do not want to use a password, why lock it at all?
    – Keltari
    May 11, 2013 at 4:18

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There are a number of programs that will capture all keyboard and mouse inputs until a particular key sequence is pressed. They're usually marketed as anti-kid or anti-cat apps (e.g. to prevent a toddler or cat from causing problems by random keypresses.)

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If you do not otherwise use a Password, there might be a much simpler solution: A one-stroke password.

  • WIN + L to lock the computer

  • The password (-keystroke) and hit enter to unlock

While thats not secure at all, it does almost exactly what you ask for.

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