Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to logon

This security setting specifies a text message that is displayed to users when they log on.

This text is often used for legal reasons, for example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited.

Policy path: 

Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\Security Options

Default: 

No message.

Supported on: 

At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003

Registry settings: 

MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\LegalNoticeText

Reboot required: 

No

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