In this article, we’ll show you the various ways to add or remove items from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen. But first, let’s briefly explore this screen.

What Is the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” Screen, and How Is It Useful?

The “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen refers to the Security Options window that appears when you press Ctrl + Alt + Del. You can use this screen to lock or restart your device, sign out, switch between users, and quickly access the Task Manager.

In some Windows devices, the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen also allows you to change your password. Additionally, the screen has four options in the bottom-right corner. The first three options are for configuring language settings, Wi-Fi settings, and the Ease of Access Settings.

The last icon in the bottom-right corner helps you easily access the power options. When clicking on it, you should see the “Sleep,” “Shutdown,” and “Restart” options.

Now, let’s discover how to add or remove options from the Security Options screen.

How to Add or Remove Options From the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” Screen Using the LGPE

The Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE) makes it easy for you to add or remove options from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen. If you’re using Windows Home and can’t access this tool, check out tips on how to access the LGPE on Windows Home.

Now, let’s explore how this tool can help.

How to Add or Remove the Lock, Change Password, Sign Out, and Task Manager Options

Here’s how you can use the LGPE to add or remove the Lock option from the Security Options screen:

Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box. Type gpedit. msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Ctrl+Alt+Del Options. To add the Lock option, double-click on Remove Lock Computer.

Next, select either Not Configured or Disabled to add the Lock option. Alternatively, select Enabled to remove this option. From there, press Apply and then press OK to save the changes.

Apply the same steps to add or remove the “Change password,” “Task Manager,” and the “Logoff” options from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen.

How to Add or Remove the Power Button Using the LGPE

Here are the steps for adding or removing the power button from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen:

Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box. Type gpedit. msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar. Double-click on the Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands option.

Next, select either the Disabled or Not Configured option to add the power button. Alternatively, select Enabled to remove this option. Finally, press Apply and then press the OK button.

How to Add or Remove the Wi-Fi Icon Using the LGPE

Here are the steps for adding or removing the Wi-Fi icon from the Security Options screen:

Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box. Type gpedit. msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon. Next, double-click on the Do not display network selection UI option on the right-hand side pane.

Select either the Disabled or Not Configured option to add the power button. Alternatively, select Enabled to remove this option. Finally, press Apply and then press the OK button.

How to Add or Remove Options From the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” Screen Using the Registry Editor

You can also add or remove options from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen using the Registry Editor. However, this is a sensitive tool, so you need to back up the Registry first before continuing.

Once you’re ready, here are the steps for adding or removing the Lock option:

Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box. Type Regedit and then press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Copy-paste the following command into the address bar and then press Enter: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies Next, expand the Policies key and then click System.

If the System key is missing, create it by right-clicking on the Policies key and selecting New > Key. Name the key as “System.”

How to Add or Remove the Lock Option

To add or remove the Lock option, follow these steps:

Click the System key and right-click on a blank space on the right-hand side pane. Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value as “DisableLockWorkstation. ”

To add the Lock option, double-click on the DisableLockWorkstation value and set the Value data to 0. Alternatively, set the Value data to 1 to remove the Lock option.

How to Add or Remove the Task Manager Option

To add or remove the Task Manager option, follow these steps:

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the System key as per the previous steps. Right-click on a blank space on the right-hand side pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, name the new value as “DisableTaskMgr. " To add the Task Manager option, double-click on the DisableTaskMgr value and set the Value data to 0. Alternatively, set the Value data to 1 to remove the Task Manager option.

How to Add or Remove the Change Password Option

To add or remove the Change password option, follow these steps:

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the System key as per the previous steps. Right-click on a blank space on the right and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, name the new value as “DisableChangePassword. ” To add the Change password option, double-click on the DisableChangePassword value and set the Value data to 0. Alternatively, set the Value data to 1 to remove this option.

How to Add or Remove the Sign Out Option

To add or remove the Sign out option, follow these steps:

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the System key as per the previous steps. Right-click on a blank space on the right and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, name the new value as “NoLogoff. ” To add the Sign out option, double-click on the NoLogoff value and set the Value data to 0. Alternatively, set the Value data to 1 to remove the option.

How to Add or Remove the Switch User Option

To add or remove the Switch User option, follow these steps:

Open the Registry Editor and navigate to the System key as per the previous steps. Right-click on a blank space on the right and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, name the new value as “DisableSwitchUser. ” To add the Switch User option, double-click on the DisableSwitchUser value and set the Value data to 0. Alternatively, set the Value data to 1 to remove the option.

How to Add or Remove Options From the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” Screen Using a Third-Party Tool

If you don’t want to use the LGPE or the Registry, then check out a third-party app called “Tweak Ctrl + Alt + Del Options Tool.”

It’s a lightweight app that requires no installation—you only need to download it and then extract its contents. From there, you just need to double-click on the app to run it.

To disable an option from the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen, check the relevant box and then click OK. And if you want to re-enable the option, uncheck the box and then press OK.

Download: Tweak Ctrl + Alt + Del Options Tool for Windows (Free)

Customize the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” Screen to Your Liking

Windows makes it easy for you to customize almost anything on your device. If you’d like to customize the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” screen, apply any of the tips we’ve covered.

And if you want to customize various other features, you can also explore some brilliant third-party customization tools.