How to Require Users To Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE Before Logging On

If you are logged on a computer as the administrator or a member of the administrators group, you can increase security on that computer by requiring users to hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE in order to get to the logon screen. Requiring users to do so increases security by preventing certain Trojan horse programs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Click “Start” and then click on “Control Panel." If you are using an older version of Windows you will click “Start," point to “Settings” and then click on “Control Panel."
2. Double Click “User Accounts."
3. Click the “Advanced” tab.
4. Under “Secure Logon” select the check box next to “Require Users to Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete."
5. Click “Apply” and “OK."

Tips & Warnings

• Network policy settings might prevent you from using these settings.

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