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Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Hide entry points for Fast User Switching

This policy setting allows you to hide the Switch User interface in the Logon UI, the Start menu and the Task Manager.

If you enable this policy setting, the Switch User interface is hidden from the user who is attempting to log on or is logged on to the computer that has this policy applied.

The locations that Switch User interface appear are in the Logon UI, the Start menu and the Task Manager.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Switch User interface is accessible to the user in the three locations.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductLogon
CategoryLogon
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWindows Vista
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
Value NameHideFastUserSwitching
TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled value1
Disabled value0