If the value for 'Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire' is not set to 'Enabled', this is a finding.Ĭonfigure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> 'Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire' to 'Enabled'. Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options. Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide A Windows 7 HP 圆4 computer is set to automatically log in (no password), but once it starts logging in, it starts to load the desktop after the welcome screen, but before icons or background images are loaded, it goes to the Welcome screen saying Logging Off. If logon hours are set for users, this must be enforced.
This setting controls whether or not users are forced to log off when their allowed logon hours expire. Limiting logon hours can help protect data by only allowing access during specified times.
