Disable Lock Screen
Jan17

Disable Lock Screen

KB ID 0000965  Problem Note: This is for older versions of Windows Server, you may want to go to the following article. Windows – Disable the ‘Lock Screen’ Firstly, the lock screen is there for a valid security reason, so I would not advocate doing this on a production network. But on my test network when I’m jumping between multiple servers all the time, it’s annoying to have to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and tap the password...

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Where Was The Windows Lock Screen Photo Taken?
Mar14

Where Was The Windows Lock Screen Photo Taken?

KB ID 0001775 Problem I’m using Windows 11 here (where its easier to tell!) But ever Since Windows 10 (build 1607) you have been able to get that information on the Lock Screen itself. Lock Screen Location On the screen locate ‘Like the image that you see’, or ‘Like what you see’ on Windows 10, and It will tell you the photo subject. Where Does Windows Keep the Lock Screen Pictures? They are stored at,...

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Stop Windows Servers ‘Locking’ with Group Policy
Feb13

Stop Windows Servers ‘Locking’ with Group Policy

KB ID 0001283  Problem Servers locking themselves after a period of inactivity is, (in most cases) a good thing. But on my test network that only I use it gets a bit annoying switching between machines and constantly having to unlock Windows all the time!   Note: For obvious security reasons don’t do this on a production network! Solution   Create a new GPO linked to your computer OU, (or edit an existing one). Edit the policy....

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Windows – Disable the ‘Lock Screen’
Nov17

Windows – Disable the ‘Lock Screen’

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)....

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Stop Windows Asking for a Password after it Locks Itself
Nov17

Stop Windows Asking for a Password after it Locks Itself

KB ID 0000684  Problem By default after a while my Windows 8 laptop ‘Locks itself’ and afterwards it requires a password to unlock it. I don’t want it to do that, I do want to be able to lock it myself, and I don’t want it to log on without a password when I log on. To completely remove the lock screen see, Windows 8 – Disable the ‘Lock Screen’. Solution 1. Move the cursor to the right hand...

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