Windows 10: Why does Command L Lock the screen, Why can't I remap it?

Discus and support Why does Command L Lock the screen, Why can't I remap it? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am an editor, using Adobe premiere, After effects, DaVinci etc. I use a Mac keyboard as they have the best action and I got used to them years ago.I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Slade Takala-Lamey, Apr 14, 2024.

  1. Why does Command L Lock the screen, Why can't I remap it?


    I am an editor, using Adobe premiere, After effects, DaVinci etc. I use a Mac keyboard as they have the best action and I got used to them years ago.I have just been forced to reinstall Windows thanks to the well documented Defaultuser0 problem. but that is not what this is aboutI am used to remapping my keys, it I just one of the stages of the reinstall process. However this time, I cannot remap Command L. It instantly locks the screen and requires a password. Command L is a useful keyboard shortcut for editing. I have tried to use Sharpkeys to remap the shortcut, but instead of allowing me

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    Slade Takala-Lamey, Apr 14, 2024
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  2. Lock Screen Control

    Thx, but too complicated unless I am walked thru this. Something simple like the steps/pix provided by Ghot.
     
    MourningStar, Apr 14, 2024
    #2
  3. Lock screen woes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to try resolving the issue.

    Setting the timeout for Lock Screen

    • Press Windows + I and select personalization.
    • Select Lock screen.

    • Select the Screen Timeout setting.
    • Select the time of timeout you need and check.

    Keep us posted if the issue resolves to help you better.
     
    Sachin V Rao, Apr 14, 2024
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  4. Why does Command L Lock the screen, Why can't I remap it?

    Lock screen background keep changing

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As per the description I understand your concern about lock screen background, we will help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to personalize the lock screen and check if it helps:

    Change your lock screen background:

    • Right click on Desktop, click on Personalization, and on
      Lock screen in the left pane.
    • Here, under Background (click on the drop down arrow) you will see
      Windows spotlight, Picture, Slideshow.
    • Select Windows Spotlight, lock the screen (Press Windows key + L) and check if it helps.
    • Also, you can select Picture, Choose your picture, lock the screen and check if the issue persists.

    For more information refer: Personalize your lock screen

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Apr 14, 2024
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