Windows 7 - CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen - Add or Remove Lock Computer

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This will show you how to add or remove the Lock this computer option in the Windows 7 CTRL+ALT+DELETE screen for all users on the computer.

1. To Add "Lock Computer" to CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Add_Lock_Computer_CTRL+ALT+DEL.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Remove "Lock Computer" from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Remove_Lock_Computer_CTRL+ALT+DEL.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to fully apply.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, and Ctrl+Alt+Del. (See screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Remove Lock Computer and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)

4. To Add Lock Computer to CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Remove Lock Computer from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.