How to Create a Desktop Shortcut to Lock Windows 10 – Guide
There are several ways to lock your PC, including Windows key + keyboard shortcut L. But did you know that you can also create a desktop shortcut that you can click to lock your system? This can be useful if the keyboard has stopped working and only the mouse or trackpad works. Or maybe you prefer a desktop shortcut to lock your PC.
If you want to lock your computer automatically after a period of inactivity, there are two quick keyboard shortcuts you can use. The first is to press the Windows key + L, and the second is to press the Windows key + K. ..
How to Create a desktop shortcut to lock Windows 10
In the New Shortcut dialog, enter a name for your shortcut and click on the OK button. Your new shortcut will be created in the same location as your current shortcut.
The “Create Shortcut” dialog window opens when you enter the location of an item in the “Enter the location of the item” field. ..
To lock your computer, enter “Lock PC” in the “Enter a name for this shortcut” field and click the Finish button. ..
This will create a shortcut on the desktop that will lock your PC. The shortcut looks generic and bland, so we’ll give something else for an icon. Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties.
This will open the Change Icon dialog box. In the dialog box, select the desired shortcut and click on the OK button.
You can use the shortcut properties window to change the desktop icon for your computer.
Final note
This guide will show you how to create a desktop shortcut that will lock your Windows 10 computer. This is a great way to keep your computer safe and secure if you need to leave it unattended for a short period of time. ..
