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How can I disable or remove password startup on Windows 8? I have no need to password protect my PC and I would like to remove it.
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Press the Windows + R keyboard shortcut.
Press the keyboard shortcut.
Then enter control userpasswords2 in Run dialog box and hit enter. uncheck the box named Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer
Apply button to see the Automatically Log On dialog box. Enter your password
and click ok.
I have done this several times on my HP Windows 8. It NEVER resets and forces me to re-enter the password each time computer wakes from hibernation. Can anyone help with this?? Thanks for any suggestions.
Start up and hibernation are two different things. You can go to settings and where you checked for it to hibernate and undo it there.
Hi.
I am running windows 8.1. I have tried 'control userpasswords2' checked, then un-checked the box so that the 'apply' button is not greyed out, entered and re-entered my windows password, restarted my computer, and I still have to enter my password!
It works for others, what is happening?
Thanks,
John
and this procedure does not help me at all!!!
every time my computer is inactive for 4 minutes, I have to log in again and it is very annoying!!
