“Windows 8” the latest operating system launched few months ago. It is loaded with attractive features like UEFI interface, Hybrid boot, Windows to go etc. Microsoft has introduced lot of changes in the Lock Screen. The concept of Lock screen is devised show a state when computer is not used. Lock screen was also used in the previous version of windows operating system but in Windows 8 OS Lock screen is revived to extent beyond expectation. The concept of Lock screen introduced in Windows 8 looks to be inspired from Smartphone’s. Lock screen is generated in a computer when a user locks his/her computer, restart it or wake up from sleep state. Basic Lock screen contains the following information: • Lock Screen Background Image. • Today’s Date with time. • Current status of available network and Battery status. Apart from this information Windows 8 allows to place apps on your lock screen. A user can place maximum of seven apps on the screen.
