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
    2015-03-03T04:30:53+00:00

    Thanks, what a relief! Great explanation and a detail instructions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-21T21:00:05+00:00

    Thanks, that's a big help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-03-22T01:07:12+00:00

    Thanks guys.

    Problem solved.

    John

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-03-29T16:51:26+00:00

    Andre, your suggestion worked for me. Thank you.

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