On Saturday, October 7, OIT system administrators will remove the ctl-alt-delete function that comes up before the login screen on all domain managed Windows machines. This change will not remove the ability to use this function for other shortcuts and will be applied with the normal monthly patches.

After this change, the Windows computer will go directly to the login screen when you turn it on or wake it up instead of the ctl-alt-delete screen.

This configuration was originally implemented for Windows XP systems where the ctl-alt-delete step provided a level of security. Today, it does not enhance security and causes problems for any Windows device with a detachable keyboard, such as a Microsoft Surface.

Without the keyboard, you cannot perform the ctl-alt-delete function and may be unable to login to the device. The change will eliminate this issue for these devices.

If you have any questions please contact your departmental support team.