Windows 10: How Do I Disable the Media Controls That Appear On the Windows 10 Lock Screen?

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  1. KAS_PNW
    KAS_PNW Win User

    How Do I Disable the Media Controls That Appear On the Windows 10 Lock Screen?


    How Do I Disable the Media Controls That Appear On the Windows 10 Lock Screen? [​IMG]


    How do I disable the media controls that appear on the Windows 10 lock screen?

    :)
     
    KAS_PNW, Oct 16, 2020
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  2. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    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.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Oct 16, 2020
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  3. IAN
    Ian Win User
    Disable media controls on the Windows 10 lock screen

    Pretty simple question, but I haven't been able to find an answer. All I want to do is disable the media player controls that appear on the Windows 10 lock screen. The screenshot below shows what controls I mean:


    How Do I Disable the Media Controls That Appear On the Windows 10 Lock Screen? CSiO2.png
     
    Ian, Oct 16, 2020
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  4. NSMTH
    nsmth Win User

    How Do I Disable the Media Controls That Appear On the Windows 10 Lock Screen?

    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
     
    nsmth, Oct 16, 2020
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