Remove Boot / Shutdown / Logon / Logoff status messages

Policy ID
DisableStatusMessages
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 only
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
System

Description

This policy setting suppresses system status messages.

If you enable this setting, the system does not display a message reminding users to wait while their system starts or shuts down, or while users log on or off.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the system displays the message reminding users to wait while their system starts or shuts down, or while users log on or off.

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