Remove Change Password from the Windows Security Dialog Box
Posted By Brent Trahan On May 26, 2009 @ 7:59 am In Guides, Personalization | 2 Comments
This setting disables the “Change Password” button on the Windows Security dialog box (which appears when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del).
However, users are still able to change their password when prompted by the system. The system prompts users for a new password when an administrator requires a new password or their password is expiring.
Prevent On Demand Password Change
- Type gpedit.msc in the Start menu’s search box and then press Enter.
Note: This guide shows you how to make changes to Windows 7 using Group Policy. Group Policy is not available in Home versions of Windows 7.
- Navigate to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, and then select Ctrl+Alt+Del Options in the left column of the Group Policy editor.
[1] - Double-click Remove change password in the Settings section of the Group Policy editor.
- Select Enable and then click OK to save the changes.
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