How to Add "Lock Computer" to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 8 and 8.1
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This will show you how to add or remove Lock Computer to the desktop context menu of all users in Windows 8.
You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
EXAMPLE: Lock Computer in Desktop Context Menu
Here's How:
1. To Add "Lock Computer" to the Desktop Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Add_Lock_Computer_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
2. To Remove "Lock Computer" from the Desktop Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Remove_Lock_Computer_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
3. Save the REG file to the desktop.
4. Double click/tap on the REG file to merge it, and click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted to approve the merge.
5. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
6. Right click or press and hold on your desktop to see the change.
NOTE: You can press the :winkey: + D keys to go to the desktop.
That's it,
Shawn
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