Windows Server 2019 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026

CAT II V-205686 WN19-CC-000010

Windows Server 2019 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-205686r958478_rule
CCI References
CCI-000381

Discussion

Slide shows that are 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.

Check Procedure

Verify the registry value below. 

If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE 
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\

Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Action

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled".