Is this possible...

I want to bind the [F6] key to the commands CTRL+ALT+DEL then K

This would lock the computer with one key instead of the multiple keys needed with the first method. Just trying to simplify things for users.

Thanks

 

You can use the WIndows key + L to lock your computer

(I know this works on XP not sure about earlier verisons)

Matt

 

That is one step easier. Thanks!

I would still like to know if it is possible to bind keys in windows to multiple key strokes. Anyone know if this is possible?

 

Hi

Perhaps instead you shouldn't think of it as keystroke but what the final program or function is that is run.

In this case (Locking your workstation) it is using rundll.exe to run the function LockWorkstation in user32.dll

Once you know this you can effectivly create a shortcut to this on your desktop or somewhere and bind a hotkey to it using windows.

The exact command line you need for your shortcut is:

Code:

%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

If you right click on the desktop you can create a short cut by going to new and then shortcut. for the location enter the above line. for the name enter anything.

There should be a shorttcut on your desktop now. Double clicking it will lock your workstation. If you right click on it and select properties you will see you can assign a shortcut key to it.

I know this will work on XP but I have no other OS to test it on. If anyone else wants to try it on an earlier OS and let me know i'd be greatfull.

Matt

 

Nice,

Thinking about it in that way is exactly what I needed to do.

You rule!