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The lock screen in Windows 8 to activate

  • Jan 30, 2026
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By activating the screen lock under Windows 8, secure your Computer from outside access. So you can leave your job - even if sensitive data is stored on the computer. You will need to exit any programs, do not log out and the PC later, do not restart. The screen again, it must be the Windows password is entered. We will show you how to activate the lock quickly.

The lock screen in Windows 8, via Shortcut to activate

Windows 8, like its predecessors, a keyboard shortcut, you use to call the lock screen: Press the Windows key + "L".

By clicking to the lock screen in Win 8

You want to remember any key combination that you come up using the Start-view to the lock screen
  1. Go to the Windows start screen by pressing the Windows key.
  2. Click in the top right of your profile image, and select "Lock".
Screen lock in the Start menu
For more shortcuts, for example, the search function , and the Desktop display can be found in the CHIP Online practical tips.

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