This policy setting prevents users from changing their Windows password on demand.If you enable this policy setting the 'Change Password' button on the Windows Security dialog box will not appear when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del.However users are still able to change their password when prompted by the system. The system prompts users for a new password when an administrator requires a new password or their password is expiring.
Policy path:
System\Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
Scope:
User
Supported on:
At least Windows 2000
Registry settings:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System!DisableChangePassword
Filename:
CtrlAltDel.admx