---
title: Policy CSP - LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions
description: Policy CSP - LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions
ms.author: maricia
ms.topic: article
ms.prod: w10
ms.technology: windows
author: nickbrower
ms.date: 11/01/2017
---

# Policy CSP - LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions



<hr/>

<!--StartPolicies-->
## LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions policies  

<dl>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-blockmicrosoftaccounts">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_BlockMicrosoftAccounts</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-enableadministratoraccountstatus">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_EnableAdministratorAccountStatus</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-enableguestaccountstatus">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_EnableGuestAccountStatus</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-limitlocalaccountuseofblankpasswordstoconsolelogononly">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_LimitLocalAccountUseOfBlankPasswordsToConsoleLogonOnly</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-renameadministratoraccount">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_RenameAdministratorAccount</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-renameguestaccount">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_RenameGuestAccount</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-displayuserinformationwhenthesessionislocked">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DisplayUserInformationWhenTheSessionIsLocked</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotdisplaylastsignedin">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotDisplayLastSignedIn</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotdisplayusernameatsignin">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotDisplayUsernameAtSignIn</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotrequirectrlaltdel">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotRequireCTRLALTDEL</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-machineinactivitylimit">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MachineInactivityLimit</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-messagetextforusersattemptingtologon">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MessageTextForUsersAttemptingToLogOn</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-messagetitleforusersattemptingtologon">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MessageTitleForUsersAttemptingToLogOn</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-networksecurity-allowpku2uauthenticationrequests">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/NetworkSecurity_AllowPKU2UAuthenticationRequests</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-recoveryconsole-allowautomaticadministrativelogon">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/RecoveryConsole_AllowAutomaticAdministrativeLogon</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-shutdown-allowsystemtobeshutdownwithouthavingtologon">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Shutdown_AllowSystemToBeShutDownWithoutHavingToLogOn</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-allowuiaccessapplicationstopromptforelevation">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_AllowUIAccessApplicationsToPromptForElevation</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-behavioroftheelevationpromptforadministrators">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_BehaviorOfTheElevationPromptForAdministrators</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-behavioroftheelevationpromptforstandardusers">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_BehaviorOfTheElevationPromptForStandardUsers</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-onlyelevateexecutablefilesthataresignedandvalidated">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_OnlyElevateExecutableFilesThatAreSignedAndValidated</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-onlyelevateuiaccessapplicationsthatareinstalledinsecurelocations">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_OnlyElevateUIAccessApplicationsThatAreInstalledInSecureLocations</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-runalladministratorsinadminapprovalmode">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_RunAllAdministratorsInAdminApprovalMode</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-switchtothesecuredesktopwhenpromptingforelevation">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_SwitchToTheSecureDesktopWhenPromptingForElevation</a>
  </dd>
  <dd>
    <a href="#localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-virtualizefileandregistrywritefailurestoperuserlocations">LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_VirtualizeFileAndRegistryWriteFailuresToPerUserLocations</a>
  </dd>
</dl>

<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-blockmicrosoftaccounts"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_BlockMicrosoftAccounts**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
This policy setting prevents users from adding new Microsoft accounts on this computer.

If you select the "Users cannot add Microsoft accounts" option, users will not be able to create new Microsoft accounts on this computer, switch a local account to a Microsoft account, or connect a domain account to a Microsoft account. This is the preferred option if you need to limit the use of Microsoft accounts in your enterprise.

If you select the "Users cannot add or log on with Microsoft accounts" option, existing Microsoft account users will not be able to log on to Windows. Selecting this option might make it impossible for an existing administrator on this computer to log on and manage the system.

If you disable or do not configure this policy (recommended), users will be able to use Microsoft accounts with Windows.

Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled (users will be able to use Microsoft accounts with Windows)
- 1 - enabled (users cannot add Microsoft accounts)
Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-enableadministratoraccountstatus"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_EnableAdministratorAccountStatus**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
This security setting determines whether the local Administrator account is enabled or disabled.

If you try to reenable the Administrator account after it has been disabled, and if the current Administrator password does not meet the password requirements, you cannot reenable the account. In this case, an alternative member of the Administrators group must reset the password on the Administrator account. For information about how to reset a password, see To reset a password.
Disabling the Administrator account can become a maintenance issue under certain circumstances. 

Under Safe Mode boot, the disabled Administrator account will only be enabled if the machine is non-domain joined and there are no other local active administrator accounts.  If the computer is domain joined the disabled administrator will not be enabled.

Default: Disabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - local Administrator account is disabled
- 1 - local Administrator account is enabled

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-enableguestaccountstatus"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_EnableGuestAccountStatus**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
This security setting determines if the Guest account is enabled or disabled.

Default: Disabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - local Guest account is disabled
- 1 - local Guest account is enabled

Note: If the Guest account is disabled and the security option Network Access: Sharing and Security Model for local accounts is set to Guest Only, network logons, such as those performed by the Microsoft Network Server (SMB Service), will fail.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-limitlocalaccountuseofblankpasswordstoconsolelogononly"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_LimitLocalAccountUseOfBlankPasswordsToConsoleLogonOnly**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only

This security setting determines whether local accounts that are not password protected can be used to log on from locations other than the physical computer console. If enabled, local accounts that are not password protected will only be able to log on at the computer's keyboard.

Default: Enabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 -  disabled - local accounts that are not password protected can be used to log on from locations other than the physical computer console
- 1 -  enabled - local accounts that are not password protected will only be able to log on at the computer's keyboard

Warning:

Computers that are not in physically secure locations should always enforce strong password policies for all local user accounts. Otherwise, anyone with physical access to the computer can log on by using a user account that does not have a password. This is especially important for portable computers.
If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to log on through Remote Desktop Services.

This setting does not affect logons that use domain accounts.
It is possible for applications that use remote interactive logons to bypass this setting.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-renameadministratoraccount"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_RenameAdministratorAccount**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Accounts: Rename administrator account

This security setting determines whether a different account name is associated with the security identifier (SID) for the account Administrator. Renaming the well-known Administrator account makes it slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination.

Default: Administrator.

Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-accounts-renameguestaccount"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Accounts_RenameGuestAccount**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Accounts: Rename guest account

This security setting determines whether a different account name is associated with the security identifier (SID) for the account "Guest." Renaming the well-known Guest account makes it slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this user name and password combination.

Default: Guest.

Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-displayuserinformationwhenthesessionislocked"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DisplayUserInformationWhenTheSessionIsLocked**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Interactive Logon:Display user information when the session is locked  

Valid values:
- 1 - User display name, domain and user names
- 2 - User display name only
- 3 - Do not display user information

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotdisplaylastsignedin"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotDisplayLastSignedIn**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in

This security setting determines whether the Windows sign-in screen will show the username of the last person who signed in on this PC.
If this policy is enabled, the username will not be shown.

If this policy is disabled, the username will be shown.

Default: Disabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled (username will be shown)
- 1 - enabled (username will not be shown)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotdisplayusernameatsignin"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotDisplayUsernameAtSignIn**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Interactive logon: Don't display username at sign-in

This security setting determines whether the username of the person signing in to this PC appears at Windows sign-in, after credentials are entered, and before the PC desktop is shown.

If this policy is enabled, the username will not be shown.

If this policy is disabled, the username will be shown.

Default: Disabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled (username will be shown)
- 1 - enabled (username will not be shown)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-donotrequirectrlaltdel"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_DoNotRequireCTRLALTDEL**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL

This security setting determines whether pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before a user can log on.

If this policy is enabled on a computer, a user is not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on. Not having to press CTRL+ALT+DEL leaves users susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept the users' passwords. Requiring CTRL+ALT+DEL before users log on ensures that users are communicating by means of a trusted path when entering their passwords.

If this policy is disabled, any user is required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL before logging on to Windows.

Default on domain-computers: Enabled: At least Windows  8/Disabled: Windows 7 or earlier.
Default on stand-alone computers: Enabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled (a user is not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-machineinactivitylimit"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MachineInactivityLimit**  

<!--StartSKU-->
<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
<tr>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>3</sup></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

<!--EndSKU-->
<!--StartScope-->
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

<!--EndScope-->
<!--StartDescription-->
Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit.

Windows notices inactivity of a logon session, and if the amount of inactive time exceeds the inactivity limit, then the screen saver will run, locking the session.

Default: not enforced.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled 
- 1 - enabled (session will lock after amount of inactive time exceeds the inactivity limit)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-messagetextforusersattemptingtologon"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MessageTextForUsersAttemptingToLogOn**  

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on

This security setting specifies a text message that is displayed to users when they log on.

This text is often used for legal reasons, for example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited.

Default: No message.

Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
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<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-interactivelogon-messagetitleforusersattemptingtologon"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/InteractiveLogon_MessageTitleForUsersAttemptingToLogOn**  

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	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

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> * Device

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Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on

This security setting allows the specification of a title to appear in the title bar of the window that contains the Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on.

Default: No message.

Value type is string. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
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<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-networksecurity-allowpku2uauthenticationrequests"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/NetworkSecurity_AllowPKU2UAuthenticationRequests**  

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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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Network security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities.

This policy will be turned off by default on domain joined machines. This would prevent online identities from authenticating to the domain joined machine.

Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled (allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities.)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
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<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-recoveryconsole-allowautomaticadministrativelogon"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/RecoveryConsole_AllowAutomaticAdministrativeLogon**  

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<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
	<th>Pro</th>
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	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
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</table>

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Recovery console: Allow automatic administrative logon

This security setting determines if the password for the Administrator account must be given before access to the system is granted. If this option is enabled, the Recovery Console does not require you to provide a password, and it automatically logs on to the system.

Default: This policy is not defined and automatic administrative logon is not allowed.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled (allow automatic administrative logon)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
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<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-shutdown-allowsystemtobeshutdownwithouthavingtologon"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/Shutdown_AllowSystemToBeShutDownWithoutHavingToLogOn**  

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	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on

This security setting determines whether a computer can be shut down without having to log on to Windows.

When this policy is enabled, the Shut Down command is available on the Windows logon screen.

When this policy is disabled, the option to shut down the computer does not appear on the Windows logon screen. In this case, users must be able to log on to the computer successfully and have the Shut down the system user right before they can perform a system shutdown.

Default on workstations: Enabled.
Default on servers: Disabled.
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled (allow system to be shut down without having to log on)

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
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<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-allowuiaccessapplicationstopromptforelevation"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_AllowUIAccessApplicationsToPromptForElevation**  

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	<th>Home</th>
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</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.

This policy setting controls whether User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess or UIA) programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts used by a standard user.

Enabled: UIA programs, including Windows Remote Assistance, automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts. If you do not disable the "User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation" policy setting, the prompts appear on the interactive user's desktop instead of the secure desktop.

Disabled: (Default)  
Valid values:  
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled (allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop)

The secure desktop can be disabled only by the user of the interactive desktop or by disabling the "User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation" policy setting.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-behavioroftheelevationpromptforadministrators"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_BehaviorOfTheElevationPromptForAdministrators**  

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</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode

This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators.

The options are:

- 0 - Elevate without prompting: Allows privileged accounts to perform an operation that requires elevation without requiring consent or credentials. Note: Use this option only in the most constrained environments.

- 1 - Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to enter a privileged user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

- 2 - Prompt for consent on the secure desktop: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

- 3 - Prompt for credentials: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege.

- 4 - Prompt for consent: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

- 5 - Prompt for consent for non-Windows binaries: (Default) When an operation for a non-Microsoft application requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
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<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-behavioroftheelevationpromptforstandardusers"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_BehaviorOfTheElevationPromptForStandardUsers**  

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</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users
This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users.

The options are:

- 3 - Prompt for credentials: (Default) When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege.

- 0 - Automatically deny elevation requests: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, a configurable access denied error message is displayed. An enterprise that is running desktops as standard user may choose this setting to reduce help desk calls.

- 1 - Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop: When an operation requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to enter a different user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
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<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-onlyelevateexecutablefilesthataresignedandvalidated"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_OnlyElevateExecutableFilesThatAreSignedAndValidated**  

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</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

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User Account Control: Only elevate executable files that are signed and validated

This policy setting enforces public key infrastructure (PKI) signature checks for any interactive applications that request elevation of privilege. Enterprise administrators can control which applications are allowed to run by adding certificates to the Trusted Publishers certificate store on local computers.

The options are:
- 0 - Disabled: (Default) Does not enforce PKI certification path validation before a given executable file is permitted to run.
- 1 - Enabled: Enforces the PKI certification path validation for a given executable file before it is permitted to run.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-onlyelevateuiaccessapplicationsthatareinstalledinsecurelocations"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_OnlyElevateUIAccessApplicationsThatAreInstalledInSecureLocations**  

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	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Business</th>
	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
	<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
</tr>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations

This policy setting controls whether applications that request to run with a User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess) integrity level must reside in a secure location in the file system. Secure locations are limited to the following:

- …\Program Files\, including subfolders
- …\Windows\system32\
- …\Program Files (x86)\, including subfolders for 64-bit versions of Windows

Note: Windows enforces a public key infrastructure (PKI) signature check on any interactive application that requests to run with a UIAccess integrity level regardless of the state of this security setting.

The options are:  
- 0 - Disabled: An application runs with UIAccess integrity even if it does not reside in a secure location in the file system.
- 1 - Enabled: (Default) If an application resides in a secure location in the file system, it runs only with UIAccess integrity.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-runalladministratorsinadminapprovalmode"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_RunAllAdministratorsInAdminApprovalMode**  

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<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Education</th>
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</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
User Account Control: Turn on Admin Approval Mode

This policy setting controls the behavior of all User Account Control (UAC) policy settings for the computer. If you change this policy setting, you must restart your computer.

The options are:
- 0 - Disabled: Admin Approval Mode and all related UAC policy settings are disabled. Note: If this policy setting is disabled, the Security Center notifies you that the overall security of the operating system has been reduced.
- 1 - Enabled: (Default) Admin Approval Mode is enabled. This policy must be enabled and related UAC policy settings must also be set appropriately to allow the built-in Administrator account and all other users who are members of the Administrators group to run in Admin Approval Mode. 


Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-switchtothesecuredesktopwhenpromptingforelevation"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_SwitchToTheSecureDesktopWhenPromptingForElevation**  

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<table>
<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
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</tr>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
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</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation

This policy setting controls whether the elevation request prompt is displayed on the interactive user's desktop or the secure desktop.

The options are:
- 0 - Disabled: All elevation requests go to the interactive user's desktop. Prompt behavior policy settings for administrators and standard users are used.
- 1 - Enabled: (Default) All elevation requests go to the secure desktop regardless of prompt behavior policy settings for administrators and standard users.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>
<!--StartPolicy-->
<a href="" id="localpoliciessecurityoptions-useraccountcontrol-virtualizefileandregistrywritefailurestoperuserlocations"></a>**LocalPoliciesSecurityOptions/UserAccountControl_VirtualizeFileAndRegistryWriteFailuresToPerUserLocations**  

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<tr>
	<th>Home</th>
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	<th>Enterprise</th>
	<th>Education</th>
	<th>Mobile</th>
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</tr>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
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	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
	<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
</tr>
</table>

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[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):

> [!div class = "checklist"]
> * Device

<hr/>

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<!--StartDescription-->
User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations

This policy setting controls whether application write failures are redirected to defined registry and file system locations. This policy setting mitigates applications that run as administrator and write run-time application data to %ProgramFiles%, %Windir%, %Windir%\system32, or HKLM\Software.

The options are:
- 0 - Disabled: Applications that write data to protected locations fail.
- 1 - Enabled: (Default) Application write failures are redirected at run time to defined user locations for both the file system and registry.

Value type is integer. Supported operations are Add, Get, Replace, and Delete.

<!--EndDescription-->
<!--EndPolicy-->
<hr/>

Footnote:

-   1 - Added in Windows 10, version 1607.
-   2 - Added in Windows 10, version 1703.
-   3 - Added in Windows 10, version 1709.

<!--EndPolicies-->