How to Display User Information or Not when a Windows Session is Locked
Information
This will show you how to have the user name to show or hide when a user locks the computer in Vista and Windows 7. If set to be hidden, users will be required to enter both their user name and password when logging back in from the locked computer screen.
You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.
EXAMPLE: Locked Computer Screen
OPTION ONE
Using a REG File Download
1. To Set as "Not Defined" NOTE:This is the default setting. It does the same as the setting in step 2.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
Locked-Not_Defined.reg
B) Go to step 5.
2. To Set as "User display name, domain and user names"
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
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System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit CPU i3 Memory 4Gb Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics
Case I prefer upper, but I will settle for lower Hard Drives 350G built-in, 1T Seagate External, 2T Buffalo External Internet Speed Yes, I would like some please... Other Info Ham & Eggs - A days work for a chicken, but a lifetime of commitment for a pig.