How to turn off sign in options completely on Windows 10?

Anonymous
2024-12-10T05:51:50+00:00

Hello,

I'm wondering if there's any way to turn off having to sign in AT ALL during start-up? Here's the thing though, I know about going in and turning off the option for requiring users to sign in at start up (Win+R > netplwiz > uncheck sign in box). The problem with that is the lock screen is still present, but then two users show up...my local account and my Microsoft account (vs. the one single local account if I have that box checked). I'm wondering if it's possible to disable signing in completely without also compromising my Microsoft account for...everything else. I'm the only one who ever uses this computer, so signing in is pointless.

All I want is to turn my computer on and it goes directly to my desktop screen, no clicking usernames, no signing in, no lock screen of any kind. I want to keep my Microsoft account intact, but I don't want to bother with seeing ANY sign in options. Is this possible at all?

Thank you.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in

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John DeV 171.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2024-12-10T23:18:19+00:00

Since you are using a Local account, Autologon wil definitely work. However, I recommend changing your Local account password then trying again.

Leave the Domain field blank. Just input your Local username and password.

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  1. Neil D 34,915 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-10T10:57:20+00:00

    Even if you do achieve what you want make sure you have a record of your passwords so you don't forget them. There's always a chance you will need them in the future.

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  2. John DeV 171.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-10T10:37:49+00:00

    Do you still see 2 user accounts on the sign-in screen or just your Microsoft account? Usually, the netplwiz method and this Autologon resolve this kind of issue.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-10T07:14:44+00:00

    Thanks for the reply. But that's not working for me either...it won't accept the password I use every single day to login into this computer.

    Is there really no internal setting on windows to just...turn off signing in? What a strange limitation.

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  4. John DeV 171.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-10T06:27:13+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    You may need to consider using this free utility software called Autologon to sign in automatically.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/d...

    Download and Extract Autologon to your computer

    Run Autologon64

    If you are using a Microsoft account, make sure to enter the full email address.

    Enter your password and Click Enable

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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