How to Disable Auto Lock in Windows 7 [Tutorial]
17How to Disable Auto Lock in Windows 7.
By default, using the Windows+L key combination locks Windows, so you have to re-type your password to use the computer. If you find yourself occasionally hitting that combination by accident—and you don’t really have a need to lock Windows—here’s how to disable it.
Versions of Windows going back to at least Windows 2000 have given you the ability to lock your workstation. Since the Windows XP days, the easiest way to do the locking is by pressing Windows+L, though you can also press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and lock your PC from the page that comes up or choose the “Lock” command on the Start menu. You can even create a shortcut for locking Windows. When you lock your PC, it immediately returns you to the sign in screen, but unlike signing out, all your open apps and windows remain intact. It’s much like when your PC goes to sleep, assuming you have it set to ask for a password when you return. To disable locking your PC in Windows 7, 8, or 10, you just need to perform a quick modification in the Registry or Local Group Policy Editor.
To help protect the data on your computer in a work environment, Windows 7 includes a feature that locks the operating system and requires your Windows password to reopen once the screen saver activates. While this feature can protect your data, it can also serve as a hindrance if you find yourself frequently unlocking your computer. You can disable the automatic locking through the Control Panel so that you can immediately resume use after the activation of your screen saver.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).