Windows 10: Lock desktop/environment without using lock screen?

Discus and support Lock desktop/environment without using lock screen? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Win Ver. 1903 Is there any useful software to lock the desktop/environment without using Windows built-in lock screen? I ask because I already have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by 10isokayIguess, Nov 14, 2019.

  1. 10ISOKAYIGUESS
    10isokayIguess Win User

    Lock desktop/environment without using lock screen?


    Win Ver. 1903

    Is there any useful software to lock the desktop/environment without using Windows built-in lock screen? I ask because I already have bit-locker enabled for my OS drive and my mass storage drives. I enter the bit-locker key on boot up and have auto-unlock for my mass storage drives.

    I would just use the lock screen but I don't want to enter two passwords every time I boot my computer and I know how flimsy just using user account password is. I would like something to just quickly lock my desktop/environment and enter a short password/pin to quickly get back in when stepping away from my computer.

    Thanks

    :)
     
    10isokayIguess, Nov 14, 2019
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  2. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    No Lock screen in Windows 10.

    Hi,



    Thank you for your response with the current update on the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen option as Windows Spotlight and check if it helps.

    1. Right click on Desktop screen.

    2. Then click on Personalize.

    3. Click on Lock Screen.

    4. Try to select Windows Spotlight from the list.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Nov 14, 2019
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  3. DBZX12R
    dbzx12r Win User
    Lock Screen Not Locking


    Hey Guys I've had some issues with the Windows 10 lock screen on my Surface Book. When I close the lid it's to set to sleep. When I open the lid half of the time it will use the camera to verify, and half of the time it will have just say swipe lock screen and provides no security. Also, when the screen times out it wont lock when a key is pressed to turn it back on, rather it just goes straight back into the desktop. I've looked through all the setting regarding the lock screen and sleep settings and haven't had any luck. Any suggestions?

    -Cheers
     
    dbzx12r, Nov 14, 2019
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    Lock desktop/environment without using lock screen?

    Windows Spotlight on the lock screen

    Hi,

    There are multiple causes on why you're encountering this issue. To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest that you disable and re-enable Spotlight. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
    • Open Lock Screen tab.
    • Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
    • Click OK and close the Window.
    • Now Log off and log in.
    • Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Nov 14, 2019
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