By default, ctrl+alt+del is disabled from the Windows 11 logon screen. To enable this feature and improve logon security, follow the steps in this article.
Step 1: Enable Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Search netplwiz and select the app from the search results. This opens the User Accounts management page.
- Next, click the Advanced tab, check the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete checkbox, and click OK.
Step 2: Test Ctrl+Alt+Del Login
- Sigh out from Windows 11. Now, the Logon screen requires pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons to log on.
- Finally, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to activate the Windows login screen.
Conclusion
Microsoft no longer automatically requires pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to log on to Windows by default. So, if you need this feature for added security, you must enable it.
In this guide, I have explained the simple steps to enable the feature and also explained how to use it.
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