switching users

[Soviet_Genius]

the switch user thing doesn't work on XP, even when i enable it in the contol panel>user settings. when i try pressing window Key+L it just locks the computer. to switch users you have to log off each one to go onto another. i'm running XP home SP2 with 2.2 ghz celeron and 512 RAM

[Peccavi]

Windows key+L always locks the computer doesn't switch users.

[Backdated]

Not according to Microsoft:

NOTE: The keyboard shortcut Windows logo key+L can also be used to switch users.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279782

[Peccavi]

Ok, I take back.

[Backdated]

No need really - I was toying with you. The Winlogo key + L will lock the computer on a single user system.
Soviet Genius, are the necessary services running (Fast User & Terminal)?
If they are, does Event Viewer give any clues?

[Soviet_Genius]

there are two users and i have no idea if whaa things are running :-/ also its not actually mine its my friend's comp

[Backdated]

Enter services.msc in the Start>Run box and set both services to Start and Automatic.

[tedder]

Just a quickie:-  if winlogo+l locks pc.  What unlocks it?

[shoon81]

I never use the Windows + L key....it only takes 2 seconds longer to press Start -> logoff -> switch users  :-/