Control Alt Delete

[gindave]

I have a VGN-c2s laptop with Vista Home Premium. When I try to use CONTROL ALT DELETE to reset and stop programs nothing happens and has not happened since new. I usually have to remove the power cable and battery in order to restart my computer. Anyone any ideas how to rectify?

[Blencogo]

Hi gindave and welcome to Club Vaio.

Are you trying to open Task Manager in Vista? Ctrl+Alt+Del should bring up a Menu of options like this: -

Lock this computer
Switch User
Log off
Change a password
Open Task Manager

If you want to open Task Manager directly in Vista you can do it two ways: -

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc - this does exactly what Ctrl+Alt+Del used to do

2. Right-Click on the Taskbar and choose Task Manager from the Context Menu

The action of Ctrl+Alt+Del in XP depends on three things: -

Is the PC part of a Domain?
Is Fast User Switching enabled?
Is the Welcome Screen turned on?

[gindave]

Hi, Many thanks for your helpful response. My computer occasionally freezes and responds to absolutely nothing your help has enabled me to see a screen never before shown on my machine. I will see what happens next time it freezes. Your response much appreciated, thanks,Gindave