How to Program F10 Key to Lock My Windows 10 Dell PC
I own a Dell Inspiron 5555 laptop running Windows 10. It comes with two blank function keys, F7 and F10. I often leave my computer temporarily and want to lock it, so I want to program F10 to lock my PC. I have looked all over for the answer and have not found any method that works for me. F7 is also an option if F10 is a reserved key, but it has not worked for me either. Please let me know how I can accomplish this, or if it is not possible.
NOTE: I know that I can use Windows Key+L, but function keys are more convenient.
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I own a Dell Inspiron 5555 laptop running Windows 10. It comes with two blank function keys, F7 and F10. I often leave my computer temporarily and want to lock it, so I want to program F10 to lock my PC. I have looked all over for the answer and have not found any method that works for me. F7 is also an option if F10 is a reserved key, but it has not worked for me either. Please let me know how I can accomplish this, or if it is not possible.
NOTE: I know that I can use Windows Key+L, but function keys are more convenient.
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I own a Dell Inspiron 5555 laptop running Windows 10. It comes with two blank function keys, F7 and F10. I often leave my computer temporarily and want to lock it, so I want to program F10 to lock my PC. I have looked all over for the answer and have not found any method that works for me. F7 is also an option if F10 is a reserved key, but it has not worked for me either. Please let me know how I can accomplish this, or if it is not possible.
NOTE: I know that I can use Windows Key+L, but function keys are more convenient.
dell-inspiron lock function-keys
asked Jan 15 at 0:25
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I own a Dell Inspiron 5555 laptop running Windows 10. It comes with two blank function keys, F7 and F10. I often leave my computer temporarily and want to lock it, so I want to program F10 to lock my PC. I have looked all over for the answer and have not found any method that works for me. F7 is also an option if F10 is a reserved key, but it has not worked for me either. Please let me know how I can accomplish this, or if it is not possible.
NOTE: I know that I can use Windows Key+L, but function keys are more convenient.
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You can use AutoHotKey to assign a script to any key.
Just assign the following command to F10:
%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
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I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:This line contains an unrecognized command.It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid ofC:Windows`...`. Am I right?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
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Based on the answer by @keltari, the following script for AutoHotKey should work:
f10::Run rundll32.exe user32.dll`,LockWorkStation
Note that per the official AutoHotKey documentation on the Run command, commas must be escaped with a backtick ( ` ).
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply overrideF10to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replacef10with something like+f10which would then lock the PC withShift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actualFunctionorFunckeys typically isn't possible in my experience.
– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
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You can use AutoHotKey to assign a script to any key.
Just assign the following command to F10:
%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
51.2k18119170
I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:This line contains an unrecognized command.It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid ofC:Windows`...`. Am I right?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
add a comment |
You can use AutoHotKey to assign a script to any key.
Just assign the following command to F10:
%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
51.2k18119170
I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:This line contains an unrecognized command.It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid ofC:Windows`...`. Am I right?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
add a comment |
You can use AutoHotKey to assign a script to any key.
Just assign the following command to F10:
%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
51.2k18119170
You can use AutoHotKey to assign a script to any key.
Just assign the following command to F10:
%windir%System32rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
51.2k18119170
answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
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answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
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answered Jan 15 at 0:55
KeltariKeltari
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I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:This line contains an unrecognized command.It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid ofC:Windows`...`. Am I right?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
add a comment |
I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:This line contains an unrecognized command.It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid ofC:Windows`...`. Am I right?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:
This line contains an unrecognized command. It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
I have never heard of AutoHotKey before. I looked through the documentation and could not fix this error:
This line contains an unrecognized command. It occurs in the line of code identical to the one you provided. What syntax am I missing?– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 1:33
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
@AlwaysBeProgramming it could be the % signs. Use the full path c:windowssystem32...
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:35
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
Actually, rundll32 should be in your path, you probably can just drop the folders
– Keltari
Jan 15 at 1:36
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid of
C:Windows` ...`. Am I right?– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
I tried both of those options and neither worked. Just to clarify, what do you mean by "drop the folders"? I took it to mean to get rid of
C:Windows` ...`. Am I right?– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 3:10
add a comment |
Based on the answer by @keltari, the following script for AutoHotKey should work:
f10::Run rundll32.exe user32.dll`,LockWorkStation
Note that per the official AutoHotKey documentation on the Run command, commas must be escaped with a backtick ( ` ).
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply overrideF10to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replacef10with something like+f10which would then lock the PC withShift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actualFunctionorFunckeys typically isn't possible in my experience.
– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
add a comment |
Based on the answer by @keltari, the following script for AutoHotKey should work:
f10::Run rundll32.exe user32.dll`,LockWorkStation
Note that per the official AutoHotKey documentation on the Run command, commas must be escaped with a backtick ( ` ).
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply overrideF10to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replacef10with something like+f10which would then lock the PC withShift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actualFunctionorFunckeys typically isn't possible in my experience.
– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
add a comment |
Based on the answer by @keltari, the following script for AutoHotKey should work:
f10::Run rundll32.exe user32.dll`,LockWorkStation
Note that per the official AutoHotKey documentation on the Run command, commas must be escaped with a backtick ( ` ).
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
Based on the answer by @keltari, the following script for AutoHotKey should work:
f10::Run rundll32.exe user32.dll`,LockWorkStation
Note that per the official AutoHotKey documentation on the Run command, commas must be escaped with a backtick ( ` ).
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
answered Jan 15 at 12:02
AnaksunamanAnaksunaman
5,35821322
5,35821322
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply overrideF10to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replacef10with something like+f10which would then lock the PC withShift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actualFunctionorFunckeys typically isn't possible in my experience.
– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
add a comment |
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply overrideF10to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replacef10with something like+f10which would then lock the PC withShift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actualFunctionorFunckeys typically isn't possible in my experience.
– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
Great. Is there any way I can make it so that the command runs as an alternative function (e.g. F1=mute/unmute, F2=lower volume, etc.)?
– AlwaysBeProgramming
Jan 15 at 14:10
If you do not wish to simply override
F10 to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replace f10 with something like +f10 which would then lock the PC with Shift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actual Function or Func keys typically isn't possible in my experience.– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
If you do not wish to simply override
F10 to make it lock the PC, you can use a key combo instead e.g. replace f10 with something like +f10 which would then lock the PC with Shift + F10. Unfortunately, using the actual Function or Func keys typically isn't possible in my experience.– Anaksunaman
Jan 15 at 14:58
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