Disable insecure "LM & NTLM" protocols
Overview
This script improves your privacy on Windows.
These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
This script improves security by setting the LanMan authentication level to send NTLMv2 responses only, refusing LM and NTLM 1 2, which are older and less secure methods 1 3.
While Kerberos v5 is the default authentication protocol for domain accounts, NTLM is still used for compatibility with older systems and for authenticating logons to standalone computers 1.
The script modifies the HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa!LmCompatibilityLevel
registry key to enforce
this security measure 1 2.
This may cause compatibility issues with older devices or software.
This script uses Batch (batchfile) scripting language.
This script is recommended for all users. It helps to improve privacy without affecting stability.
Implementation Details
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Language: batch
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Required Privileges: Administrator rights
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Compatibility: Windows only
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Reversibility: Can be undone using provided revert script
Explore Categories
- Disable insecure protocols
- Disable insecure connections
- Improve network security
- Security improvements
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Apply now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
- Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
- Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.
- Manually by copying: Advanced flexibility.
Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
privacy.sexy instructions
- Open or download the desktop application
- Search for the script name:
Disable insecure "LM & NTLM" protocols
. - Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.
Alternative 2. Download
This script is irreversible, meaning there is no straightforward method to restore changes once applied. Exercise caution before running, restoring it may not be possible.
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Download the script file by clicking on the button below:
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Run the script file by clicking on it.
Download revert script
This file restores your system to its original state, before this script is applied.
Alternative 3. Copy
This is for advanced users. Consider automatically applying or downloading the script for simpler way.
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
HELP: Step-by-step guide
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Click on Start menu
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
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Type cmd
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
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Right click on Command Prompt select Run as administrator
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
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Click on Yes to run Command Prompt
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Copy the following code:
:: Set the registry value: "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa!LmCompatibilityLevel"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "$registryPath = 'HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa'; $data = '5'; reg add 'HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa' /v 'LmCompatibilityLevel' /t 'REG_DWORD' /d "^""$data"^"" /f"
- Right click on command prompt to paste it.
- Press Enter to apply remaining code.
Copy restore code
Copy and run the following code to restore changes:
:: Delete the registry value "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa!LmCompatibilityLevel"
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "reg delete 'HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa' /v 'LmCompatibilityLevel' /f 2>$null"
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