Login without CTRL-ALT-DEL via registry and group policies?
Here is a summarized guide on how to disable the CTRL+ALT+DEL requirement when logging on to a Windows server without using User Account Control, but via PowerShell , CMD , Group Policy , and the Registry .
Suitable for all Windows Server and Desktop operating systems:
1. Open PowerShell as administrator :
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Administrator) .
2. Run the following command:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM: \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ System" -Name DisableCAD -Value 1
3. Restart your computer to activate the change.
2.) Method 2: Using the command prompt (CMD)
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator :
- Right-click on the Start menu and select Command Prompt (Administrator) .
2. Type the following command and press Enter :
reg add "HKLM \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ System" / v DisableCAD / t REG_DWORD / d 1 / f
3. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
3.) Method 3: Using Group Policy (Group Policy Editor)
1. Open Group Policy Editor :
- Press `Win + R`, type `gpedit.msc` and press Enter .
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → Security Options .
3. Double-click the "Interactive logon: Do not require Ctrl+Alt+Delete" policy and set it to Enabled .
4. Click OK and restart the computer.
4.) Method 4: Using the Registry
1. Open the Registry Editor (`regedit`):
- Press `Win + R`, type `regedit` and press Enter .
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ System
3. Find or create the DWORD value named `DisableCAD` and set it to 1 .
4. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
5.) Safety note
Disabling the CTRL+ALT+DEL requirement reduces the security of the logon process as it may increase the risk of spoofed logon windows. It should therefore be used with caution in security-critical environments.
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