Configuration: RegEdit Disable Lock Workstation

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; DisableLockWorkstation.reg
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; Description: Disables the ability to lock the workstation using Win+L,
;              Ctrl+Alt+Del lock option, and removes lock option from Start menu
; Effect: Prevents users from manually locking their workstation
; Scope: Current user only
; Compatible: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016+
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

; Create the Policies\System key if it doesn't exist
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]

; Disable workstation lock functionality
; Value: 1 = Disabled, 0 = Enabled (default)
"DisableLockWorkstation"=dword:00000001

; Optional: Also disable lock screen background and apps (uncomment if needed)
; [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization]
; "NoLockScreen"=dword:00000001

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; EnableLockWorkstation.reg  
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; Description: Re-enables the ability to lock the workstation
; Effect: Restores default Windows lock functionality
; Scope: Current user only
; Usage: Run this file to undo the DisableLockWorkstation.reg changes
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]

; Remove the DisableLockWorkstation value to restore default behavior
; The "-" prefix deletes the registry value
"DisableLockWorkstation"=-

; If you previously disabled lock screen, uncomment to re-enable:
; [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization]
; "NoLockScreen"=-

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; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
; 1. Right-click on the desired .reg file
; 2. Select "Merge" or "Open with Registry Editor"
; 3. Click "Yes" when prompted to add the information to registry
; 4. Restart Windows or log off/on for changes to take effect
;
; VERIFICATION:
; - Test Win+L key combination
; - Check if Lock option appears in Start menu
; - Verify Ctrl+Alt+Del menu shows/hides Lock option
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; TROUBLESHOOTING:
; - If changes don't take effect, try restarting Windows
; - Run as administrator if you encounter permission issues
; - Check Group Policy settings which may override registry changes
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