Windows – Disable/Prevent locking computers with GPO

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I am trying to figure out a way of disabling locking from a computer lab using GPOs. All the computers are running Windows 8.1. What I am trying to achieve is for the computers to:

  • Never lock because of timeout
  • Remove the lock option from the taskbar and from "CTRL+ALT+DEL" screen
  • Disable the "Win+L" command from locking the computer

Is there a way of doing all of this with just GPOs? Any help would be really appreciated.

Best Answer

Yes, you can prevent the lock with the following GPO:

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Ctrl+Alt+Del Options\Remove Lock Computer

It will also disable Win+L and the computer won't be locked after the monitor times out for example.

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