GPO tool

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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Remove Lock Computer

This policy setting prevents users from locking the system.

While locked, the desktop is hidden and the system cannot be used. Only the user who locked the system or the system administrator can unlock it.

If you enable this policy setting, users cannot lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to lock the computer from the keyboard using Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Tip:To lock a computer without configuring a setting, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and then click Lock this computer.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductCtrl Alt Del
CategoryCtrl+Alt+Del Options
Applies toUser Configuration
Supported onWin2k
Registry Key[HKCU]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
Value NameDisableLockWorkstation
TypeREG_DWORD