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.
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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. In this guide, you will learn how to use group policy to create a lock screen policy.