How to set password to prevent sleeping or shutting down computer

[airplanegeek]

I would like to know if there is a way to set a password to stop others from sleeping or shutting down my laptop either through windows or a programs.

Thanks

 

[hang-the-9]

You can setup group policies which only allow certain accounts to do what you want.

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-remove-shutdown-from-windows-xp-and-vista/

Make sure you know what you are doing with this, you can lock down the computer so well even the administrator account can't do anything.

 

[rgd1101]

what happened when they hit the power button?

 

[airplanegeek]

i just dont want people to shut down my computer when im not sitting in front of it

 

[HEXiT]

you cant. the power button overrides all passwords.
yes you can stop users from shutting the system down/sleep via windows by setting up a user account. but really what you want to do cant be done because you cant disable the power off button.

 

[hedwar2011]

you cant. the power button overrides all passwords.
yes you can stop users from shutting the system down/sleep via windows by setting up a user account. but really what you want to do cant be done because you cant disable the power off button.

There is actually an option to do that. It's a rarely used option but it is indeed possible

i just dont want people to shut down my computer when im not sitting in front of it

Take a look HERE in regards to how to change what the power button reacts when it's pressed. There is also a secondary thread in that link that will guide you through removing the hibernate and stand-by buttons entirely.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Local group policy is only available in Windows 7 versions Professional and above. This option does not exist for Starter or Home Premium.

 

[hang-the-9]

i just dont want people to shut down my computer when im not sitting in front of it

I think the first step here is why you need to worry about this in the first place. If you have roommates, just tell them not to shut down the computer.