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Microsoft.Policies.ControlAltDelete• User

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.

Policy Details

Policy Name
DisableLockComputer
Registry Key
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Value Name
DisableLockWorkstation
Supported On
At least Windows 2000
OMA-URI (CSP)
ADMX_CtrlAltDel/DisableLockComputer
OS Build Version:10.0.22000, 10.0.19043.1202, 10.0.19042.1202, 10.0.19041.1202
CSP Version:10.0
Conflict Resolution:LastWrite
Allowed Editions:
EnterpriseEnterprise NProfessionalProfessional NEnterprise EvaluationEnterprise N EvaluationEducationEducation NEnterprise SEnterprise S NEnterprise S EvaluationEnterprise S N EvaluationHolographic BusinessPro Single LanguagePro ChinaPro WorkstationPro Workstation NPro For EducationPro For Education NEnterprisegEnterprisegnServerrdshIotenterpriseIotenterprisesCloudeditionnCloudeditionIotenterpriseskIotenterpriseseval
Available Languages
en-us

Supported Values

Simple Enabled/Disabled toggle controlling whether the value exists under the configured registry key.