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What is 'Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only' setting?

This security setting is used to limit the logon activity of a local account with a blank password. When enabled, this setting allows local accounts with blank passwords to login through the local computer alone. It prevents remote logons, Telnet and FTP services for the particular local accounts. User accounts with blank passwords is a security risk, as anyone who knows the username of the account can login to the system and access data. It is recommended that this setting is enabled if the computer is in not in a physically secure area.

This setting can be accessed by navigating to Local Security Policy > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Accounts: Limit local use account use of blank passwords to console logon only.

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