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Low Power State + Lock this computer, simultaneously

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by petergo

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hi there
I have just discovered the feature "Lock this computer", and its fine for my purposes.
Is it possible when I leave the computer, for a way to Lock it and also place it into a Low Power state?
thanks, cheers
peter

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by older mycroft

Assuming you are talking about Windows XP (you didn't specify), go to your Power Management window [at the bottom of your Screensaver screen].

Adjust the 'timeout' settings to throw the system into a Low Power state.

Thereafter, once you have invoked Win+L - a couple of minutes later (or whatever you have set as the timeout) the system will enter Low Power state.

[u]Point of note:[/u]

If the system is in Low Power state and locked, DO NOT expect the recovery to be in any way fast.

by petergo

thanks Mycroft,
sorry I forgot to mention OS, inmy case, its Vista Home Premium.
Would your answer and advice be the same or is there something different involved?
Thanks again, cheers
peter

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