How to bypass the Ctrl+Alt+Del logon prompt? One way of adding an additional layer of security to your computer is by enabling secure logon. By enabling secure logon, users are required to press Ctrl+Alt+Del before they can enter their credentials and log on. However, if you’re tried of pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del every time you turn on the computer, there are 3 easy options to disable the secure logon.

Option 1: Disable Secure Logon in the User Accounts Applet

1. Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run box. Type netplwiz or Control Userpasswords2 and press Enter.
2. When the User Accounts applet opens, click on Advanced tab.

   

3. Uncheck the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete checkbox. Click OK. The next time you start the computer it will boot directly to the login credential dialog box, without prompting your to press Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Option 2: Disable Secure Logon through Group Policy

1. Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run box. Type secpol.msc and press Enter to open the Local Security Policy Editor.
2. Navigate to Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options.
3. In the right pane, double click on Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL.
4. Select and set the radio button of Enabled.

   

5. Save the policy change by clicking OK.

Option 3: Disable Secure Logon through Windows Registry

1. Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run box. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. In the left pane of Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

3. You should see a DWORD (32-bit) entry named DisableCAD in the right pane. Double-click it and change its value from 0 to 1.

   

4. Close Registry Editor and you’re done!

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