Fast User Switching - Windows 10

Question

I want to prevent users from Fast User Switching. This is where they can change user accounts without the first user actually signing out... or closing their applications. However, on the login screen, users still need to be able to change to different accounts.

I found the GPO "Hide Entry Points for Fast User Switching" but I'm not sure if this will also prevent users from changing accounts on the login screen. I still want them to be able to sign on with a different account... it's just the Fast Switching I want to disable. Has anyone implemented this?

Answer 1

Thanks. I just tested this using the RegKey. It only hides the Fast User Switching, not the Other User option at the logon screen. This makes sense as the Other User option is not fast. Fast User Switching leaves the current user logged on and all his apps open. This GP forces the user to sign out... but the Change User option is still there.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thanks for posting on our forum!

Firstly, I agree with @Kapil Arya . Secondly, I found an article for you to better understand how to disable Fast User Switching:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/95383-enable-disable-fast-user-switching-windows-10-a.html

(Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.)

Thanks for your support!

BR,
Joan

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Answer 3

I found the GPO "Hide Entry Points for Fast User Switching" but I'm not sure if this will also prevent users from changing accounts on the login screen.

AFAIK, user switching on login is also an entry point. So, yes it will also be hidden when you enable the GPO setting.