Is LOCK supposed to turn off power to PC?

tpanc13 · 03 Dec 2020

On my Old Dell 1440 I run Windows 10 20H2 and use the LOCK (off Start Menu) when I am finished. I am using the Laptop only on AC power usually. I have noticed since about last 1-2 weeks that my PC never powers offi.e.Power Button remains on. Prior to thatwhen I did a LOCK the PC would eventually power down and button would go off.

Which is the correct operation? LOCK and Power Button light remains ON foreveror LOCK and power button light and light goes off ? It in the past would power down after some time period. Nowafter no changes to my POWER options it stays on forever unless I specifically shut down. Note: the differnence may have begun after installation of Windows 10 29H2.

sygnus21 · 03 Dec 2020

tpanc13 said:

On my Old Dell 1440 I run Windows 10 20H2 and use the LOCK (off Start Menu) when I am finished.

I don't have a "Lock" function off my "Start" menu on either my 1909 laptopor my 20H2 Windows desktop. I have "Sign outSleepShutdownor Restart. If I want to use "Lock" I have to Ctrl + Alt + Delete to get to Lock. AlsoLock does not power off the PCit simply locks it so no one else can use it.

That saidif you're talking about a Lock button built into the laptop itselfperhaps there's a setting there that allows you to change button functions? If sodid the function change and can you change it back? I don't have a "Lock" button on my laptopbut my desktop keyboard has a Lock button that can be assigned to do different things. I currently have it at it's default "Lock" functionbut it can be configured to say open programs for example.

Againno lock function off the start menu for either my 1909 laptop or my 20H2 Windows desktop. What am I missing?

Lance1 · 03 Dec 2020

sygnus21 said:

Againno lock function off the start menu for either my 1909 laptop or my 20H2 Windows desktop. What am I missing?

Lock function should be from the account and not the power option from start.

spunk · 03 Dec 2020

Lock is available on the Open-Shell Shutdown menu. You can also press the Windows key+L. Or as stated CTRL+ALT+DEL and choose Lock. This Locks the computer screen so if you walked away it would keep others from taking over your computeryou would have to type your Password to Unlock it to use it. Most Office and Enterprise Users have this automatically enabled after a specific time for security reasons. Lock just locks the screenit does not put it to Sleep or Hibernate.

Berton · 03 Dec 2020

I frequently use the Windows key + L to lock the screen.

sygnus21 · 03 Dec 2020

Lance1 said:

Lock function should be from the account and not the power option from start.

I see it now. You actually have to click on the user name to get the Lock option. Forgot about that option. Anyway I use the Lock function on my keyboard. Prior to that used to Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

spunk said:

Lock just locks the screenit does not put it to Sleep or Hibernate.

True that button isn't user customizable; though I'm sure @Brink has a reg fix to do so? :)

That saidif you have a Lock button on a keyboardas I dothe button is customizable.

Thanks.

Lance1 · 03 Dec 2020

New things learned... No matter how long you're in this tech gameyou never stop learning the things you forget.

SoFine409 · 03 Dec 2020

Lance1 said:

New things learned... No matter how long you're in this tech gameyou never stop learning the things you forget.

Everything old is eventually new again.

Lance1 · 03 Dec 2020

SoFine409 said:

Everything old is eventually new again.

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SoFine409 · 03 Dec 2020

Lance1 said:

That is wisdom beyond your years.

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