Fix Logon Failure: User has not been granted the requested logon type

If you’re running into the dreaded error:

“Logon failure: the user has not been granted the requested logon type at this computer”

you’re dealing with a permissions problem in Windows. This error typically pops up when a user account is trying to access a system or resource (like Remote Desktop, file shares, or services), but the account doesn’t have the required logon rights.

The good news? It’s fixable. Let’s break it down.

Why This Happens

Windows controls what accounts can log in under different circumstances. For example:

• Local logon (logging directly at the machine).
• Remote logon (via Remote Desktop).
• Service logon (running apps as services).

If the account isn’t assigned the right policy in Local Security Settings or Group Policy, Windows blocks the attempt with this error.

How to Fix It

1. Open Local Security Policy

1. Press Win + R, type secpol.msc, and hit Enter.
   (Note: On some Windows editions like Home, this tool isn’t available. In that case, you’ll need Group Policy Editor or registry tweaks.)

2. Navigate to Logon Rights

Go to:
Local Policies → User Rights Assignment

Here you’ll see different rights like “Allow log on locally” and “Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services.”

3. Edit the Policy

• Find the logon type you need. Common ones:
  • Allow log on locally → for physical login.
  • Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services → for RDP.
• Double-click the policy and add the user or group that needs access.
• Click OK and exit.

4. Refresh Policies

Run this in Command Prompt:

gpupdate /force

Or restart the computer.

5. Retry Logon

Now try logging in again with the same account. The error should be gone.

Extra Checks

• Check Deny Policies: Sometimes, the account is in a “Deny log on locally” or “Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services” list. These always override “Allow.” Remove the user from any deny lists.
• Domain Environment: If your PC is in a domain, Group Policy from the domain controller may overwrite local settings. Ask your sysadmin to make the changes at the domain level.

Wrap-Up

This error is Windows’ way of saying “you don’t have permission to log on this way.” By updating the right User Rights Assignment in Local Security Policy (or Group Policy), you give the account what it needs to log in successfully.

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