Lock Screen KB ID 0000670

Problem

Also See: Stop Windows Servers ‘Locking’ with Group Policy

The Windows  lock screen is all well and good if you have a slate/tablet, but I don’t see the point of it on a Desktop PC or Laptop, (it just adds to login time).

Note: don’t get this confused with Stop Windows Asking For Password After Sleep / Standby

Lock Screen: Solution

1. Bring up the Windows run command (Press Windows Key+R). Then execute the gpedit.msc command, (Local Policy Editor)

2. Navigate to the following location;

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Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization > Do not display the lock screen

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3. Open the policy and set it to enabled.

Stop Windows Lock Screen via Domain Group Policy

Same place as above!

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