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What is the Windows Security Button and How to Use it

This feature will make logging to Windows in more secure

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Updated onOctober 11, 2024

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For tablets, the Windows Security button is a physical control located on the device. When pressed, it starts a secure attention sequence, the same as when you press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

For Windows desktops and laptops, this is a secure sign-in setting that needs to be activated. Here’s all you need to know about enabling it:

How can I enable Windows Security on a PC?

How can I enable Windows Security on a PC?

1. Tablet computers

2. Desktops & laptops

How do I use the Windows Security button to log in?

So, this is how you can use the security button on Windows to secure your device and also for easy and fast login.

To make your PC even more secure, you cancreate a USB security key. If you already have one and you’re not pleased with it, you can easilydisable the insert your security key into the USB portmessage.

Are you stuck somewhere while following the process? Please mention your queries in the comments section, and we will try to help you with that.

Vlad Turiceanu

Windows Editor

Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Vlad Turiceanu

Windows Editor

Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.