Originally Posted by Shogun
Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to log on? Are you kidding me?
Why make it so simple for the user? Why not Shift + T + Right Arrow + 7 + Make a noise like a cat + Cross your eyes?
I'm trying to be nice today
I suggest that if you don't understand something then perhaps instead of running your mouth off you just simply ask the question. Chances are there will be someone here (like me!) who actually knows the answer.
It would be more like a normal conversation then, don't you think?
The answer to your question is that only the Windows login process is notified of the CTRL+ALT+DEL key press. No 3rd party application (or malware) can override it. That means the user is guaranteed they are entering their password into a secure dialog.
More info here
The CTRL+ALT+DEL login screen is normally only enabled once Windows is added to a domain (i.e. It's a part of a business network).
Home users just select their logon picture and enter a password.
A leaked screen from Windows 8 showed the password dialog being replaced by an Android-like pattern logon screen.
Pattern logon process can be seen here
(a little NSFW half way through)