Enable Shutdown from Authentication Dialog Box When this setting is enabled a [Shutdown] button is displayed in authentication dialog box when the system first starts. This allows you to shutdown a system without logging in. The button is shown by default on a workstation and removed on a server installation. Automatic Administrative Logon to Recovery Console The recovery console is a command line environment that is used to recover from system problems. This setting controls whether the administrator account will be logged on automatically or be required to enter a password when the recovery console is invoked during startup. Disable Password Caching in Internet Explorer When you attempt to view a password-protected site, you are normally prompted to type your username and password with an option to "Save this password in your password list". This setting can be used to disable the ability for users to save passwords. Show Verbose Security Status Messages This setting allows you to configure Windows so that you receive verbose startup, shutdown, logon, and logoff status messages. This may be helpful to in troubleshooting slow startup, shutdown, logon, or logoff behaviour. Require Alphanumeric Windows Password Windows by default will accept anything as a password, including nothing. This setting controls whether Windows will require a alphanumeric password, i.e. a password made from a combination of alpha (A, B, C...) and numeric (1, 2 ,3 ...) characters. Disable the Lock Workstation Button Add this setting to the registry to stop unauthorized users from locking machines from the Windows Security dialog box. Disable the Auto Logon Shift Override Feature When using the automatic login feature it is possible for a user to hold the Shift key to bypass the login sequence and enter a username and password. This feature disables the ability to override the function. Require Users to Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete Before Logon This setting controls whether users are required to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete as a security precaution before logging into the system. Restrict Showing the Last Username This setting removes the ability to view which user was last logged onto a computer by clearing the username box on the login screen. Use Active Authentication for Unlock and Screen Saver This setting controls whether a full login should be performed when a workstation is unlocked or a password is used with the screen saver. Normally Windows will not check some settings such as whether the account has been locked out. Allow Portables to Undock Before Logon This setting controls whether users with portable computers have the option to undock the system before they have logged onto the computer. |