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Quickly close all windows at once

Anonymous
2023-09-27T14:54:47+00:00

I deal with personal information and am subject to privacy laws. When someone walks in to my office I need to quickly close all the windows on my computer to ensure no private information is inadvertently revealed. How do I close all windows at once? One tech suggested ALT + Tab but that requires clicking on every single window and I often have a dozen or more opened at once so this won't work for my purposes. I also am aware of the option of clicking the menu bar in the lower right hand corner but I have 3 screens and it's only on one them. So sometimes figuring where to click and doing so quickly is a challenge. Anyway, was just wondering if there was an option I'm missing - thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-27T15:26:38+00:00

    Hello,

    Thanks for reaching out! I'm Microsoft user like you.

    You can press Windows key + D which will minimize all apps and Windows and present only your Desktop.

    Hope this helps.

    Best Regards,

    Prakash

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  1. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-09-27T15:47:01+00:00

    Hello,

    Another option is to use the Win+L keyboard shortcut to quickly lock the computer like below. This will take you to the lock screen and require sign in when ready to resume.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/lock-computer-in-windows-11.1934/

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  1. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-09-27T18:37:01+00:00

    You're most welcome.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-09-27T15:56:17+00:00

    That works too- thanks so much!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-27T15:56:00+00:00

    Perfect - exactly what I was looking for - thanks!

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