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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Windows 8 – Add or Remove Lock from the User Tile Menu

The new Windows 8 start screen has been fascinating many users out there. As we all are aware that Windows 8 has been developed for both Windows 8 PC and Smartphone’s. The start screen is an assembly of various applications all under the same screen. Windows 8 includes lock screen which locks your screen to prevent access of your account when you are not around your system. You can see the screen lock upon clicking the Username and then click on LOCK. Here is the tutorial how you can add or remove Lock from User Time in Windows 8.





The new OS brings out features that are never seen before comparing with the earlier version of Windows OS. The lock screen maintains privacy on your system.

The lock feature can be turned ON or OFF depending on your preferences or requirements. The tutorial here will show you how to add or Remove Lock from User Time in Windows 8.



How to Add or Remove Lock from the User Tile Menu in Windows 8

Follow the steps given below to add or remove lock from user tile menu in Windows 8

First hold down Windows key + X and then hit P to open Control panel
Next, click on System and Security
Now click on Power Options
In the power options window, click on Choose what the power button does link




Next, click on Change settings that are currently unavailable to activate the items that are grayed out




If you want to add Lock from the User Tile Menu, check the box beside Lock in the window









 In order to remove Lock from User Tile Menu uncheck the box.
Upon completion of all the steps described you can find that the lock is added or removed as per your set preference.
The tutorial here will show you how you can add or remove Lock from the User Tile Menu in Windows 8.