System Cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored on the computer
This security setting determines if users' private keys require a password to be used.
The options are:
User input is not required when new keys are stored and used
User is prompted when the key is first used
User must enter a password each time they use a key
For more information, see Public key infrastructure.
Default: This policy is not defined.
Policy path:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
Supported on:
At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003
Registry settings:
MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Cryptography\ForceKeyProtection
Reboot required:
Yes
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