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
    2014-06-30T18:58:08+00:00

    I'm trying to disable my startup password, which I have no need for at this time. I've tried following these guidelines to no avail. I do steps one and two, but then the message reads that the computer cannot find "control userpasswords2." I tried the search button to find "control userpasswords2" but reached a dead end.

    Frankly, I don't even remember HOW I established the start up password. I don't need one. PLEASE help this non-techie user of a brand new laptop.

    Marsha Wright

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-06-22T19:48:08+00:00

    I was able to do this using my hotmail login but I don't know the password for the original login.

    Is there a default password?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-06-22T04:44:01+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.

    dang! thanks, so much easier

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-06-12T21:43:20+00:00

    Andre, in my books, you are the champ.  Worked like a charm.  Thanks Buddy!

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