Anyone know how to set the lockout duration (for Windows 10), via the registry? I'm having a heck of a time finding the right key.
Thanks.
Windows 10 lockout time (via registry)
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Do you know what the sub-keys are in advance? If so you can do it with a .reg file using something like this to delete all sub-keys of Test:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Test\Key1]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Test\Key2]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Test\Key3]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Test\Key4]
The minus sign at the start of the line tells it to delete that key, full syntax here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516
If not, then you're looking for a script that'll enumerate all the sub-keys and then go through deleting them all one by one. I've got one that'll do this at work, but I'm at home and can't get to it!
Best Answer
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess\Parameters\AccountLockout
This is technically where the lockout duration is set in the registry.
NOTE: I highly do not recommend editing the registry as a method of changing lockout information. Edit a GPO or local GPO for that, it's easier to undo if something goes wrong.