Difference between locking and logging off computer

Discussion in 'Software' started by avondude, Sep 26, 2013.

  1. avondude

    avondude Senior Member, 25% Off All Posts

    If I leave the house and want to disable my computer without shutting it off---what is the difference from locking the computer and logging off? Do programs still run, etc.? Windows 7 Ultimate. Googled and cannot seem to find an answer that satisfies my curiosity. Thanks for explaining this to me. I have set up a password to get in.
     
    avondude, Sep 26, 2013
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  2. Colemanguy

    Colemanguy MajorGeek

    locking the computer leaves any programs running and open that you have running, logging off logs the user account out of the pc and closes any running programs.
     
    Colemanguy, Sep 26, 2013
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  3. avondude

    avondude Senior Member, 25% Off All Posts

    Ahhhh---thank you.
     
    avondude, Sep 26, 2013
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