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Extra Windows Login Security
Hello,
I am looking to install a third party piece of software that will allow me to enter another password at the Windows Login Screen.
Does anyone know what software can do this?
Extra Windows Login Security
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Windows built-in Secure Logon not good enough?
Secure Logon - Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to log on
I wonder what professionals will say in this matter.
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I don't know of one that gives and extra password at logon, but you can use syskey to add one at boot if that is any good to you.
SysKey - Set Startup Password to Lock or Unlock Windows
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I wouldn't need it on boot. Just want it on the general lock screen.
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New #6
I guess you could hack something together using something like pGina?
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New #7
Two passwords don't provide any additional security in comparison to a single, longer password.
What you should look into if you want more security is some form of two factor authentication.
Some examples may include face recognition, fingerprint reader or a hardware module.
A better option of course is to go for full-disk encryption, where additional passwords are asked at boot. Also this prevents anyone to put the hard disk in another computer and bypass Windows at all.
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New #8
What about setting up a boot password via the bios? Some systems allow that but could be dangerous if you forget the password.
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