XP keeps locking the desktop

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Hi

My PC keeps locking the desktop as if I was pressing the Windows key and L.
We have a group policy active but the automatic locking of the dekstop is
disabled.

This can sometimes happen even whilst I am typing.

Also, I dont have the screen saver set to lock after so many minutes of
inactivity.

Thanks in advance

Scott
 
Re: XP keeps locking the desktop

"Scott Reading" <ScottReading@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> My PC keeps locking the desktop as if I was pressing the Windows key and L.
> We have a group policy active but the automatic locking of the dekstop is
> disabled.
>
> This can sometimes happen even whilst I am typing.

Any program may cause this behavior at any time by simply calling
%SystemRoot%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Therefore, check the malware status ASAP.

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Re: XP keeps locking the desktop

Please check whether the sticky keys are turned ON.
This can be done by going to the accessibility options in control panel.
To turn on and off sticky keys, press shift key 5 times.

Rgds,

Arun Aluvila

http://techyy.blogspot.com/



"Detlev Dreyer" wrote:

> "Scott Reading" <ScottReading@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > My PC keeps locking the desktop as if I was pressing the Windows key and L.
> > We have a group policy active but the automatic locking of the dekstop is
> > disabled.
> >
> > This can sometimes happen even whilst I am typing.
>
> Any program may cause this behavior at any time by simply calling
> %SystemRoot%\System32\rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
>
> Therefore, check the malware status ASAP.
>
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> d-d
>
 
Re: XP keeps locking the desktop

"Arun" <Arun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Please check whether the sticky keys are turned ON.

Nope, why should I do that. Note that I'm not the OP!

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Re: XP keeps locking the desktop

Hi

I have checked the sticky keys, malware and virus status. All are fine.

Kind regards

Scott

"Detlev Dreyer" wrote:

> "Arun" <Arun@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > Please check whether the sticky keys are turned ON.
>
> Nope, why should I do that. Note that I'm not the OP!
>
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> d-d
>
 
Re: XP keeps locking the desktop

"Scott Reading" <ScottReading@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I have checked the sticky keys, malware and virus status. All are fine.

See if the problem occurs in Safe Mode also. If this is not the case,
these articles may help:

"How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" state"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353/en-us

"How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in
Windows XP" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310560/en-us

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