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Windows XP/2000 Utility

  • 08-12-2004 4:35pm
    #1
    Hobart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭


    Not sure if this should be in programming but, has anybody come across a utility/piece of code that will disable the ctrl+alt+del functionality within XP and 2000?

    Cheers in advance,

    Hobart.


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  • #2
    MacGyver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 573 ✭✭✭MacGyver


    i think you can disable it through regedit but im not sure of the right line cos the computer im on has that disabled too stupid college!


  • #3
    SantaHoe
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    Run >> gpedit.msc
    User configuration / Administrative templates / System / Ctrl + Alt + Del Options /
    Go nuts.

    The above is correct for XP Pro, other versions may differ.
    You'll need to log out and log back in again for changes to take effect.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    also have a google for autologon - it's in the reg so usual doom warnings apply


  • #5
    Hobart
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    Thanks a million lads. Top info.


  • #6
    Static M.e.
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    You can also do this with a Group policy if you need to do it to more than one computer.

    If its for simplicity for your parents however I find that the easest way is to select a user under "User's and Computers" in control panel, select a user and
    tick the box to select that user to automatically log in each time the pc starts. That way it bypasses the log in bit completly.

    Their is also a box you can tick in "User's and Computers" advanced to select that you dont have to log in each time.


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  • #7
    Hobart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,839 ✭✭✭Hobart


    Static M.e. wrote:
    You can also do this with a Group policy if you need to do it to more than one computer.

    If its for simplicity for your parents however I find that the easest way is to select a user under "User's and Computers" in control panel, select a user and
    tick the box to select that user to automatically log in each time the pc starts. That way it bypasses the log in bit completly.

    Their is also a box you can tick in "User's and Computers" advanced to select that you dont have to log in each time.
    Thanks for the reply. I want to stop users having the ability to run "Lock Computer", "Change Password" etc... from within XP and 2000. I think SantaHoe's solution will work.


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