Clearing the last user LOGON

Every time you boot up your PC, all computer accounts and users who have logged on to it display on the Logon screen. This can be a big security risk because it shows the usernames of all accounts that someone can try to use to break into the computer. In addition, the Logon screen can become cluttered with user accounts. Therefore, it might be a good idea to enable the Do not display last user name policy.

Using the policy is easy, if you choose to enable it. If so, just follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button, type secpol.msc, and press Enter.
2. When the Local Security Policy editor loads, navigate through Local Policies and then Security Options.
3. Locate the Interactive logon: Do not display last user name policy. Right-click it and select Properties.
4. On the Local Security Settings tab, select Enable, and then click OK.
5. Close the Local Security Policy editor and you are finished.

As soon as you log off or reboot, the new Logon screen settings will be present