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
    2014-07-01T08:25:04+00:00

    Hi Marsha,

    Do you get any error when you type in control userpasswords2 in the Run box by pressing Windows key + R?

    Just to confirm you should not be using the quotes when you type in control userpasswords2.

    You can also use netplwiz in the run box instead of **control userpasswords2.**Check what happens?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-01T14:52:39+00:00

    Thank you so much!!! I was so frustrated by havin to do that every time when I didn't need to!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-07-01T16:56:39+00:00

    Still want to know what password is used for my initial admin account.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-07-02T06:06:50+00:00

    Hi John,

    Have you forgotten your password? What is the exact issue you are facing?

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