Logging Off; Fast User Switching - Dell Inspiron 2600 Owner's Manual

HINT: Fast User
Switching is unavailable if
the computer is running
Windows XP Professional
and is a member of a
computer domain, or if
the computer has less than
128 MB of memory.
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Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer

Logging Off

Windows XP allows multiple users to access a single computer with their
own settings. Each user can enter a password to restrict access to their
settings and files, and each user can log off without turning off the
computer. To log off the computer:
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start
1
button, and then click Log Off.
In the Log Off Windows window, click Log Off.
2

Fast User Switching

Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access one computer without
requiring the previous user to log off.
Click the Start button and click Log Off.
1
In the Log Off Windows window, click Switch User.
2
When you use Fast User Switching, programs that previous users were using
remain running in the background, so you might experience slower
computer activity. Also, multimedia programs, such as games and DVD
software, might not work with Fast User Switching.