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You can press the Windows + L shortcut to quickly lock your computer when busy. For enhanced security, use Smart PC Locker Pro. It locks your computer swiftly, requiring the correct password for access. If you enter the wrong password beyond the allowed attempts, the software will automatically shut down your computer.
This article guides you on how to use Smart PC Locker Pro software for quick computer locking.
Step 1: Download and install Smart PC Locker Pro software on your system.
You can download Smart PC Locker Free for free or opt for the paid version, Smart PC Locker Pro.
Step 2: After completing the installation, run the Smart PC Locker Pro program. In the first Locker tab, enter your password in the Password field (you can check the Plain Text box to display the password) and click Save to store the password.
A notification box will appear, confirming the successful password save. Click OK.
Step 3: Select the
- Start with Windows: initiate along with Windows.
- Start with Windows and Lock Screen: initiate with Windows, and the program automatically performs the function of locking Windows. You must enter the correct program password to access Windows.
- Auto-lock system after: automatically lock the computer screen after a period of inactivity. You can set the time interval according to your needs, with the unit in minutes.
- Power off monitor once locked-after: the computer screen automatically turns off after the system has been locked for a certain period. The time interval is set by you, with the unit in minutes.
- Shutdown Windows after the PC is locked for: automatically turn off the computer if the program has locked the screen for a certain period. You can set the time interval (unit in minutes).
- Use custom wallpaper when lock PC: use a wallpaper when the program locks the computer screen. Click the icon ..., and choose the image you want as wallpaper. The program supports Bitmaps (*.bmp) format.
Step 4: You can select the Advanced tab to configure advanced settings for the program.
- Lock all CD-ROM drivers while the computer is locked: lock all CD-ROM drives on the computer when the program has locked the computer.
- Disable Task Manager while the computer is locked: lock the Task Manager of the computer when the computer is locked.
- Shutdown Windows after: shut down the computer after entering the wrong password of the program beyond the times you set.
Step 5: On the HotKeys tab, you can configure shortcut keys for the program.
- Enable lock PC hot key: create a shortcut key to quickly lock the computer without going through the software interface.
Set up a hotkey for stealth mode to hide the program, and the program icon in the system tray will also be concealed.
To configure shortcut keys, click on the text box and press the key combination you want to use. Then, click on the floppy disk icon next to it to save. When the success message appears, press OK.
Step 6: Choose the Language tab to select the language for the program.
After completing the setup, go back to the Locker tab and select Lock PC to lock your computer. You can also use the shortcut keys you created to lock it.
If you input the password incorrectly a certain number of times, the program will initiate a shutdown of your computer.
Utilizing the Smart PC Locker Pro software ensures you can trust in its safety and security features. Your computer will remain protected even in your absence. Wishing you success!
