Lock or Unlock the System

You can use this function to lock the system, preventing users from logging on before the system is ready.

Procedure

On the Maintain menu, click User/Manage Active Users and chose an option under Lock/Unlock.
  • To lock the system, click Lock system for new users.

    The system is locked, and the icon changes to indicate this.

  • To unlock the system, click Unlock system and enable log on for users.

Results

If a user tries to log on when the system is locked, a message appears asking the user to contact the system administrator.