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How to Quickly Lock Your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC
Your privacy is important. That's why it's a good habit to lock your desktop or laptop when you leave it unattended. Use one of the methods below to prevent other people from snooping on your PC.
Unlike signing out, locking your computer is faster, just as secure, and doesn’t require you to close any open programs. You can also unlock your computer immediately and continue where you left off. This article discusses several ways to quickly lock Windows 11 and 10.
The easiest way to lock your PC is to simply use the Start menu. Open it, select the User icon or your profile portrait, and choose the Lock option.
