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Monday, August 29, 2016

Enable Ctrl Alt Delete Logon in Windows

Enable Ctrl Alt Delete Logon in Windows



Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to Unlock


Windows Secure Logon offers an extra layer of security for your PC. If you enable secure logon, every time when you start your PC, you have to log on by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. When secure logon is enabled, other programs ie. a virus or spyware cant seize your username and password. 


Applies to - 
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8/ 8.1


Instruction

This is not a difficult task at all. But you must know from somewhere. Simply follow the steps below:
  1. Press Start + R.  
  2. Type netplwiz and press enter.
  3. Now you will get User Accounts window as shown below.
  4. Move to the Advanced tab.
  5. Look at the Secure sign-in section.
  6. Check the option - Required users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
  7. Now Apply > OK. Done!

User Accounts Settings - Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to Unlock



From now, you have to sign in by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If your account is protected by password, then you have to enter it. 


In my previous post I wrote about - how to disable lock screen. If you disable lock screen and enable secure logon, then it will be a funny scene to see. You will just see user tile without any background. 

So I think, if you enable secure logon, you shouldnt disable lock screen. And if you feel any difficulty or have a query, dont forget to leave a comment . . . 




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Friday, August 26, 2016

How to Disable or Enable Autoplay

How to Disable or Enable Autoplay



Disable Windows Autoplay


By default, when you insert any removable media (ie. Flash Drive, CD etc.) on your PC, windows will automatically open the drive. Or it may play media or start program contained by that drive. If youre good to go with this Autoplay Policy, then its okay. But if your PC is vulnerable to virus, then you must turn off Autoplay. 


There are different methods for different versions of Windows which you can use to turn off Autoplay. But Im gonna show you a universal method which applies to all running versions of Windows. 



Enable/ Disable Autoplay - Universal Method

Applies to:
  • Windows 2000/ XP
  • Windows Vista/ 7
  • Windows 8/ 8.1

I would like to use Group Policy Editor to perform this task. Simply follow the steps below:
  1. Press Start + R to open Run.
  2. Type gpedit.msc > Press Enter.
  3. Now you will get the Group Policy Editor window.
  4. Hit on Administrative Template under Computer Configuration > Windows Components > AutoPlay Policies > Double Click on Turn of Autoplay.
  5. There are three options - Not Configured/ Enabled/ Disabled. To turn off Autoplay, choose - Enabled > Apply > OK. 
  6. If you choose Not Configured or Disabled, Autoplay will be Enabled

How to turn off autoplay by gpedit.msc


Note: Autoplay Policy is available both on Computer and User Configuration. You should always use Computer Configuration. Because if there is any conflict between the two, Computer Configuration settings will be preferred. 




Turn off Autoplay - Shortcut Method

Another handy way to turn off Autoplay is choosing - Take No Action. When you insert any media on your PC, Windows may ask you what to do? 

In that time, you can simply choose Take No Action to turn off Autoplay. 

Turn Off Autoplay


Note: If you choose any action, next time this notification will not appear. 


Turn off/ on Autoplay from Control Panel

You can also turn autoplay on/ off from control panel. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Control Panel.
  2. Then open AutoPlay from there. 
  3. Removable Drives > Choose Take No Action to disable autoplay or Choose Ask me Everytime. 
  4. To enable autoplay, choose Open folders to view files. Thats it. 

Disable Autoplay from Control Panel




If you have any confusion, please leave a comment . . . 





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