Stop the Windows 8 Intro Animation for Users
How to stop the Windows 8 introductory video for your corporate users by using Group Policy.
John Savill
April 14, 2013
1 Min Read
Q: How can I avoid the Windows 8 starting animation shown for new users in my corporate environment?
A: Typically, the first time a user logs on to Windows 8, he or she is presented with the Windows 8 sign-in animation. It shows the basic new gestures for Windows 8. You can disable it by using Group Policy:
Open an existing Group Policy Object (GPO) in Group Policy Management Editor (see screen shot) or create a new one.
Navigate to Computer Configuration, Policies, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
Double-click Show first sign-in animation (see screen shot).
Set the policy to Disabled and click OK.
Close the GPO.
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