I set mine to 900 seconds which is 15 minutes. It is the “ Interactive Logon: Machine inactivity limit”īrowse to -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security OptionsĬhange the value to whatever you want. There is only one group policy setting that needs to be set. The GPO is created but now we need to set the idle timeout settings. For example, I named my GPO “Computer – Lock Screen”. Right Click “Group Policy Objects” and click new Open the group policy management consoleĢ. It is group policy best practice to not modify the default domain policy and instead create a new one.ġ. Step 2: Create a New GPOĭo not add these settings to the default domain policy. In step 4, I’ll show you how I exclude specific computers from the policy. In this example, I want the policy to apply to all computers so I’m going to link the GPO to my ADPRO Computers OU.
These requests should all be approved by upper management.ĭepending on your OU structure you could apply the GPO to the root and let the sub OUs inherit the policy or you could apply the policy to specific OUs. I’ve had requests to exclude conference room computers, computers that are used for 24/7 monitoring, then of course there are always a few users that complain and want it disabled. It’s best to apply this policy to all computers but there will always be exceptions. Later I will show you how to exclude specific computers from the policy. The lock screen policy is a computer policy, this means anyone who logs into the computer will get the lock screen policy applied. How to Disable the Lock Screen for specific computers.How to Verify the Lock Screen GPO is Applied.This guide will work on Windows 10, Windows 11, Server 2012, and later operating systems. You can change the timeout settings to whatever meets your needs. In this example, I’ll create a policy that locks the screen after 15 minutes of activity. In addition, I’ll show you how to disable (exclude) the lock screen policy from specific users and computers. Not Monday yet? Read this list to find more appropriate subreddits for your post.In this guide, you will learn how to use group policy to create a lock screen policy. Memes and tech support posts are only allowed on Mondays (UTC timezone) and they will be removed any other day of the week. Only post memes and tech support posts on Mondays Although we encourage healthy discussions, rants and low-effort posts that do not contribute positively to the subreddit are not allowed.ġ0. All posts and answers that can easily be found by searching this subreddit or by using a search engine will be removed at the moderators' discretion. Do not submit reposts, low-effort posts or rants The relevancy of submissions' titles will be judged at the moderator's discretion.ĩ. Irrelevant, sensationalized, or vague titles that have the pure intent of misleading or dramatizing a topic are not allowed. Encouraging or hinting at the use of sellers of grey market keys is not allowed. Do not promote pirated content or grey market keysĭo not post pirated content or promote it in any way. This is not a marketplace subreddit, selling anything is prohibited.ħ. Include as much relevant information as you can in both the modmail and the post.
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