Windows 10: Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows

How to: Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows

How to Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows


Information Locking your PC protects it from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss (unlock) and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen.

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to lock the computer for all users in Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

If you disable lock computer, Lock will also be removed from the Start menu, Power menu, Ctrl+Alt+Del screen, and Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows locations in Windows.

You must be signed in to Windows as an administrator to enable or disable lock computer.



Note I would like to thank our member @WOT for bringing this to my attention to create a tutorial for.


The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD in the registry key below.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

DisableLockWorkstation DWORD

0 = Enable
1 = Disable



Here's How:

1. Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Enable Lock Computer for All Users
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Enable_Lock_computer.reg

Download

3. To Disable Lock Computer for All Users
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Disable_Lock_computer.reg

Download
4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. If you like, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


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Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

Hi Edward,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if lock screen feature is enabled on the computer.



To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• What is the edition of Windows 10 installed on the computer?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to disable the lock screen and check if it helps.

How to disable Lock screen on Windows 10 group policy:

If wanted to turn off lock screen pictures, then I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn off lock screen pictures through group policy editor.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type "gpedit.msc" without the quotes in the run box and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Then follow the path below:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization

4. Now on the right side, Double click that
Do not display the lock screen option.

5. Set the option as Enabled.

6. Click on Apply and then click on
Ok.

7. Close Group policy editor and restart your computer.

Note: The above steps is applicable to Windows 10 pro version.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with disabling lock screen on the computer, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

That worked!

Thank you very much!

cs

 

Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

That worked!

Thank you very much!

cs

my version does not allow gpedit.msc- please provide instructions on how to skip the lock screen and go to login for the rest of us. this is a very annoying step

 

Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

I am told that gpedit.msc is not supported. It seems that Microsoft are going out of their way to be bloody minded about this whole affair and are not doing themselves any good in public relations.

 

Enable or Disable Lock Screen in Windows 10  


orbtwin,

Just to verify, the lock screen isn't the one that shows the users to select to sign in as.

Next, double check using the tutorial below to make sure that you do not have the Ctrl+Alt+Del secure lock screen enabled. If it's enabled, the lock screen will show even when the lock screen is disabled.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...dows-10-a.html

While doing OPTION THREE here to create the task, it's critical that all steps are performed exactly and fully. The full registry path the task uses is below.

*Arrow HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\SessionData