Locking your computer--System logoff time

Locking your computer

To help protect your computer, you should log off of it or lock it when you are away. When you log off of your computer, other users can still log on to it. When you lock your computer, however, only you or an administrator can then log on to it. Also, open files and running programs are immediately available to you when you unlock the computer and log back on. A password-protected screen saver offers another layer of protection by preventing others from seeing your screen and using your computer when you are away from it.

Click Related Topics for information about how to:

• Lock your computer.
• Help protect your files by using a screen saver password.
• Use passwords to help protect your computer, including an explanation of strong passwords.
• Create, change, and help protect your passwords.