[LM_NET] TECH: Help! UnLock Laptop (WindowsXP)

[Leah Hawkins <leahleah@TX.RR.COM>]

I've had my laptop for almost a year now, but use it very infrequently.  I never 
even set up a  password or security settings, since I seldom take it out of the 
case.  Used it for 10 days on vacation last month -  and for the last several days 
for a school project - no problem.  Last night when I tried to power off I received 
a message about "another user", but since I am the only user, I ignored it and 
tried to power off anyway.

Suddenly I had an "UnLock Computer" message, saying the computer was in use and 
only LEAH/Leah Hawkins or an administrator can unlock it.  The cursor is flashing & 
prompting for a user name, but no matter what key I strike I get a gong sound and 
nothing is typed.   I've tried CNTRL ALT DELETE and still nothing happens.    Even 
the power key is locked - I can't turn it off!

Anyone else had this problem and can give me an idea how to fix it?
--
Leah Hawkins, Librarian
West Hurst Elementary
Hurst, TX
leahleah@tx.rr.com

"It's no use going to school unless the library is your final destination."
Ray Bradbury

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