Article ID: 227873 - Last Review: February 23, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

Smart Card Removal Options in Windows 2000

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SUMMARY

There are two options that you can enable in Windows 2000 for smart card removal. The first option locks the computer when a smart card is removed. This option lets you take a smart card with you when you leave your desk, keeping the session protected. The second option logs you off the workstation when you remove a smart card.

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To enable either of these options, set the data value of the ScRemoveOption value in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Value: ScRemoveOption (REG_SZ)

Setting:

0 - No action
1 - Lock workstation
2 - Force logoff
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
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