Hi thre, The term that you might be looking for is data encryption: where a user's data is securely "locked" using a security key. I know that is a utility that allows you to do this (I don't know about it though). You might want to search for password-protection software on the Internet. Cheers, Joseph _____ From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jim talley Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 4:08 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Log on keys Hi Listers, I'm wondering if Windows has a log on key sequence (see I don't even know the right terminology). But do I need third party software for this security function? I have a lot of banking info on my computer. right now I'm going through a divorce and... I'm running Jaws 7.0 on a Win XP home platform. Thank you big time in advance! THE SORSERERS APPRINTUS