No Smart Card Reader Alert message (Windows 8 and later)

Specifies the message displayed to users when no smart card reader is connected to the workstation.

Note: To be displayed properly, the message must not exceed 60 characters.

If this setting is not configured or disabled, then the default text is displayed.

Supported on: At least Windows 8

"No Smart Card Reader" alert message

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSOFTWARE\Policies\HID Global\ActivClient\Notifications\NoReaderWarning
Value NameToastMessage
Value TypeREG_SZ
Default ValuePlease check your card reader connection.

hidglobal.activclient.admx

Administrative Templates (Computers)