Programme needed to lock desktop while leaving it active

ponderer

Ok let me clarify the title... I want to be able to download things from the internet and walk away and come back later when they are finished. So that noone stops the download I need a programme that will "lock" access to the desktop but will still run the download / programmes etc in the background. Anyone know of a programme like this??

Would something like a screensaver with a password built into it work??

Hopefully someone knows. Thanks

Creamy Goodness

just use the screensaver password protect option in windows (that's if you are using windows) there's no need for fancy software here.

Soundman

Or if your account is password protected then just hit Windows Key + L when you leave.

ponderer

and it will leave my processes runing in the background??

Soundman

It always has on mine. It is the same as clicking on Switch Users. It doesn't log you off. Try it and see if it suits you.

ponderer

thanks man it locks it anyway ill just do a quick check to see its keepin my download running

Soundman

ponderer wrote:

thanks man it locks it anyway ill just do a quick check to see its keepin my download running

No worries. Should be fine. I've used it with no problem on XP and now Vista.