Windows 7: CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen - Add or Remove Change Password

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

OPTION ONE

Using a REG File Download

1. To Add Change Password to CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

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

Add_Change_Password_CTRL+ALT+DEL.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Remove Change Password from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen

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

Remove_Change_Password_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. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file on the desktop if you like.

OPTION TWO

Through the Local Group Policy Editor

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 Change Password and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)

4. To Add Change Password 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 Change Password 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.