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
    2014-02-17T06:27:55+00:00

    The Microsoft site just routes the question of disabling the password on 8.1 back to this discussion.  It really is a pain in the butt for home users, and there should be a fix.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-24T02:51:28+00:00

    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.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-01-18T22:11:26+00:00

    Thank you! Worked perfectly!

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-12-27T16:24:40+00:00

    Thanks!

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