SBS 2008: Display Message at Log on

Windows Server 2008 and SBS 2008 can be configured using a Group Policy (GPO) to display a message when Ctrl+Alt+Del pressed to logon.

This can be used to display a terms & conditions summary or an important systems message prior to a logon attempt.

Open the Group Policy Manager and right click on the Default Domain Policy and select edit.

In the left pane you will have drill deep to find the settings.

1. Computer Configuration
2. Policies
3. Windows Settings
4. Security Settings
5. Local Policies
6. Security Options

Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on.

Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on.

Update these two policy setting to provide a message title and text.

Further Information:

SBS 2008- Do Not Display Last User Name