How to Add or Remove "Switch User" from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen and Start Menu
InformationThis will show you how to add or remove the Switch User option in the Windows 7 CTRL+ALT+DELETE screen, Lock Computer screen, and Start Menu arrow menu for all users on the computer.NoteFast User Switching or Switch User is a feature only included in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.
The Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium editions do not have this feature included since they do not have the C:\Windows\System32\tsdiscon.exe file. It is a part of Terminal Services.
EXAMPLE: CTRL+ALT+DEL screen
NOTE: This is when you press CTRL+ALT+DEL with Switch User added by default (left screenshot below) and removed (right screenshot below).
EXAMPLE: Lock Computer screen
NOTE: This is when you press Windows Key+L, or Lock in Start Menu,with the Switch User button added by default (left screenshot below) and removed (right screenshot below).
EXAMPLE: Start Menu arrow menu
NOTE: This is the Start Menu arrow menu with Switch User added by default (left screenshot below) and removed (right screenshot below)
OPTION ONEUsing a REG File Download
1. To Add Switch User to CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. To Remove Switch User from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen
Add_Switch_User_CTRL+ALT+DEL.regB) Go to step 3.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.
Remove_Switch_User_CTRL+ALT+DEL.reg
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
5. Click on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
7. Restart the computer to fully apply.
OPTION TWOThrough the Local Group Policy Editor
1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.That's it,
2. In the left pane, click on to expand Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, and Logon. (See screenshot below)
3. In the right pane, right click on Hide entry points for Fast User Switching and click on Edit. (See screenshot above)
4. To Add Switch User to CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)5. To Remove Switch User from CTRL+ALT+DEL Screen
B) Go to step 6.
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.
8. Restart the computer to fully apply.
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