Windows Server 2025 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-278080 | SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | WN25-CC-000010 | SV-278080r1180946_rule | 2026-02-20 | 1 |
Description
Slide shows displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged-on user.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the registry value below:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\
Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
If the registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> Prevent enabling lock screen slide show to "Enabled".