Windows 10 wants a password to open

7 years ago

I have had Windows 10 for several months and never needed a password to sign in to my administrator account. I just installed the anniversary edition and also visited the Windows store to down load a couple of apps. Now, every time I boot up my computer, I must sign in with a password (the MS account password). This is such an annoyance. Never before in all my years of using different Windows operating systems have I been required to use a password to open Windows. Please tell me how to avoid having to do this. If possible, give written instructions - no videos, please Thanks so much.

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zep516

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

"It's not uncommon to set up Windows 10 only to find you're required to log in with a Microsoft account. I'll show you how to restore a local account sign-in."

"It appears Microsoft has learned a little bit of a lesson from Windows 8, as the process for changing to a local machine sign-in is significantly easier in Windows 10."

https://askleo.com/how-do-i-switch-back-to-a-local-account-sign-in-for-windows-10/

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zep516
7 years ago
Right-click the Windows Logo (Start Button) and click "Run"
Type netplwiz and click "OK"
Uncheck "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer."

See if that works
grandms
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7 years ago
Yes, that did work, but it really doesn't get rid of the necessity for a password; it just automatically enters the password. I guess it's better than nothing. Formerly I had the welcome screen with my name and picture, and that's what I'd like to revert to.

Perhaps I'll just do away with my MS account altogether.
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zep516
7 years ago
You will need to switch back to a local account, don't go deleting the MS account just yet.
grandms
Original Author
7 years ago
Eventually, I'll get around to setting up a new local account, and I think I will also do away with the MS account since I don't use Outlook, nor do I need apps from the store. I can always get apps I want at the Google store, using Chrome.
zep516
7 years ago
That's what I was wondering about and why I said not to delete the MS account because of not being able to use the aps etc...
jane__ny
7 years ago
I use Win 10 (hate it!), but never set up a Windows account. I do not want one and have no interest in their Apps.

I do not have to enter anything to go on my computer.

Jane
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grandms
Original Author
7 years ago
I have a windows 10 laptop on which I never set up a Windows account, and it has never asked for a password. So the Windows account is the culprit. This laptop has a touch screen, so Windows 10 is a perfect system for it. Yes, I do still use a mouse much of the time, too.

Somehow or other, I finally got my desktop back to a local account, and now it is opening with my picture and name and no mention of a password. So I'm happy now.
Logan L Johnson
7 years ago
When using the windows store in windows 10, always select "log into this app only" so you can keep your local account. When I enabled cortana I had the same problem.
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pima74
7 years ago
On a slightly different track, you are far safer doing your day to day use of the machine using a local non-administrator account. Always using an administrator account could allow installation of malware whereas a non-administrator user would be prompted for the admin password.
Logan L Johnson
7 years ago
pima is correct, but windows automatically enables UAC which stops programs from installing without user consent.

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