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logon info does not retain last user in Windows 7

Recently I noticed a few Windows 7 workstations, that came up with blank fields after logging off and logging on. I’ve found that this is due to the “Interactive logon: Do not display last user name” policy settings be enabled.
To allow Windows to retain the last logged on user, go to start > run, type in gpedit.msc and hit enter. Now navigate into the following location (see path below) and change it to be disabled.

Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options

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If you run a domain policy, you will want to address this change on the domain gpo to ensure it reaches all client machines. *If this is something you want disabled*
Cheers!
Joe