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[GH-ISSUE #105] Win+L goes to Windows Login Screen #79

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opened 2026-05-05 05:00:59 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 5 comments

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2026-05-05 05:00:59 -06:00

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Originally created by @axsk on GitHub (Jul 31, 2018).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/105

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Server: Windows 10

Client: MacOS High Sierra

Barrier Version

2.1.0

Steps to reproduce bug

Start Chrome on Client
Press Win+L
Bug: Windows switches to user screen

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Is there a way to work around it? Not to my knowledge
Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? No

Originally created by @axsk on GitHub (Jul 31, 2018). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/105 ### Operating Systems ### Server: Windows 10 Client: MacOS High Sierra ### Barrier Version ### 2.1.0 ### Steps to reproduce bug ### 1. Start Chrome on Client 2. Press Win+L 3. Bug: Windows switches to user screen ### Other info ### * Is there a way to work around it? Not to my knowledge * Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? No

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2026-05-05 05:00:59 -06:00

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:01:06 -06:00

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@thirdwheel commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2018):

There may be little that can be done about this. I tried in TeamViewer - which is very good at capturing keys in my experience - and even it can't capture this combination.

@thirdwheel commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2018): There may be little that can be done about this. I tried in TeamViewer - which is very good at capturing keys in my experience - and even it can't capture this combination.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:01:10 -06:00

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@axsk commented on GitHub (Aug 7, 2018):

mhh too bad :(
so maybe ill end up switching the ctrl and win keys on the keyboard, though this will probably confuse me on the mac keyboard again... why couldnt microapple just agree on a single design .. :<

@axsk commented on GitHub (Aug 7, 2018): mhh too bad :( so maybe ill end up switching the ctrl and win keys on the keyboard, though this will probably confuse me on the mac keyboard again... why couldnt microapple just agree on a single design .. :<

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2026-05-05 05:01:14 -06:00

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@thirdwheel commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2018):

I think it's probably wise - and I don't often side with Microsoft on anything - because what if someone intercepted that key combo for nefarious purposes? It'd be a sure fire way to steal passwords, and with people who would install anything on their systems if it promised free emoji or the ability to download paid videos from YouTube, it's not impossible that someone would try.

@thirdwheel commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2018): I think it's probably wise - and I don't often side with Microsoft on anything - because what if someone intercepted that key combo for nefarious purposes? It'd be a sure fire way to steal passwords, and with people who would install anything on their systems if it promised free emoji or the ability to download paid videos from YouTube, it's not impossible that someone would try.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:01:16 -06:00

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@axsk commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2018):

It actually could be possible by rewriting the registry every time the focus switches to/from the mac machine:

https://superuser.com/questions/726988/how-to-remap-a-program-to-lock-windows-winl

@axsk commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2018): It actually could be possible by rewriting the registry every time the focus switches to/from the mac machine: https://superuser.com/questions/726988/how-to-remap-a-program-to-lock-windows-winl

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 05:01:17 -06:00

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@walker0643 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2018):

Win+L is one of the few hands-off key combos in Windows. We wouldn't remap it even if we could because of the importance of being able to lock your screen at-will. While it may not be a useful feature for some, it is critical to others. Sorry :)

@walker0643 commented on GitHub (Sep 8, 2018): Win+L is one of the few hands-off key combos in Windows. We wouldn't remap it even if we could because of the importance of being able to lock your screen at-will. While it may not be a useful feature for some, it is critical to others. Sorry :)

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