disable or remove password startup on Windows 8

Anonymous
2013-02-12T05:36:21+00:00

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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Anonymous
2013-02-12T07:24:31+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-10T05:42:27+00:00

    Thank you so much!  It worked!

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-06T17:17:23+00:00

    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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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-01T14:10:36+00:00

    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.

    WHY didn't I look here for help, FIRST? Thanks, this worked perfectly.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-05-22T21:27:21+00:00

    Sir: Thank you so much. I only recently purchased this HP Win 8.1 and I'll leave it to YOUR imagination as to h ow many times I've had to access my P C after paying a visit to that other sight. Thank YOU so much. Living without intruding roommates I had no need to use the Password protection. And to be honest, I can't even remember at what stage in the "Unpacking" of theis machine I actually installed one. Than YOU Mr. Da Costa...  I am certain my four legged companions will appreciate NOT hearing those ugly words so often in the future!!!

    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.

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