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    I upgraded to Windows 8.1 from windows 8 using the update in the apps store, since then when I boot the computer it goes to a password screen that says other user then welcome.

    I have to then change this to my normal user then enter my password.

    How can I bypass this so that my computer does not need a logon password?

    I am the only user on this computer.

    Thursday, July 4, 2013 1:59 PM

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    Use AutoLogon.exe and enter your username/password:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963905.aspx

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Friday, July 5, 2013 5:20 AM
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    Thanks, AutoLogon does the job.

    Good job I checked here before uninstalling the Windows 8.1 "upgrade"

    • Marked as answer by Niki Han Friday, July 12, 2013 8:22 AM
    Friday, July 5, 2013 10:06 AM

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    It is possible to wake your PC without password, but you can't logon to computer after a boot. Only one is that you switch to a local account, but you can't use apps like store, news etc.

    Thanks !

    • Proposed as answer by dadizzyd Monday, January 27, 2014 10:23 AM
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    So I can no longer switch my computer on without entering a password?

    I'm going back to Windows 8.

    If I can figure out how to do it.

    Thursday, July 4, 2013 2:38 PM
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    Use AutoLogon.exe and enter your username/password:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963905.aspx

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Friday, July 5, 2013 5:20 AM
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    Thanks, AutoLogon does the job.

    Good job I checked here before uninstalling the Windows 8.1 "upgrade"

    • Marked as answer by Niki Han Friday, July 12, 2013 8:22 AM
    Friday, July 5, 2013 10:06 AM
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    First I tried to run AutoLogon.exe and my computer couldn't find the file. Then I realized you had to download it first from that technet.microsoft.com website link you mentioned and then run it.  Thanks it works great !



    • Edited by BobD13045 Friday, October 18, 2013 12:57 PM
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    winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw 
    • Proposed as answer by yofa42 Tuesday, October 29, 2013 5:26 AM
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    Thanks TannuT. It worked.
    Friday, October 18, 2013 6:44 PM
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    Perfect TannuT, this is exactly what I was looking for.  Works great!

    Friday, October 18, 2013 11:58 PM
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    Thanks this happened once to me and was really annoying

    Saturday, October 19, 2013 12:33 PM
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    You do not have to set your account up to an email account. A password is not required if you set up as a local account.
    Sunday, October 20, 2013 6:22 AM
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    Sorry I'm Slow, but...Do I place the statement "autologon.exe usrnm/pswrd" in the command RUN box?

    Thanks for your patience.

    Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:56 PM
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    Simply run the tool as admin and type in the account and password in the UI

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Monday, October 21, 2013 6:41 AM
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    winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw 

    nope.. seen this "solution" on many sites.  It still requires me to enter a login pwd -- and I did verify that box was unchecked, so the reg setting sticks, it just won't stop forcing pwd from me.

    Tuesday, October 29, 2013 9:38 AM
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    Use AutoLogon.exe and enter your username/password:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963905.aspx

    Unlike the popular "netplwiz" uncheck solution (which for some reason wouldn't stick), THIS did work, thanks.

    • Proposed as answer by iStrain Tuesday, October 29, 2013 9:46 AM
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    That works for me also, however, since most Apps use Windows logon I still am prompted to logon when I open a Windows App. would it be best just to go ahead and logon 1 time and click stay logged in until my session is over then just log out ?
    Sunday, November 3, 2013 11:34 PM
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    you have to convert your account to a MS account (live id) and use those information in autologon.exe

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Monday, November 4, 2013 5:25 AM
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    Hi, I have tried this and also tried the "netplwiz" fix mentioned here, but I am still having to log in every time the computer hibernates. Any other ideas? How do I get rid of the email account log in...didn't used to be there before the update? Sorry, I'm not very tech savvy.
    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 1:31 AM
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    Use AutoLogon.exe and enter your username/password:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963905.aspx

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 
    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 4:08 AM
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    Your autologon helped me a lot,i don't have to change my password all the time.thank you 1000 times!
    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 3:47 PM
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    Your autologon helped me a lot,i don't have to change my password all the time.thank you 1000 times!
    You're welcome

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 6:56 PM
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    Really helpful for me. 

    Thank you very much.

    Monday, November 11, 2013 1:56 PM
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    Thank you so much for posting this. AutoLogon does just what the name says, auto log on.
    Thursday, November 14, 2013 9:25 PM
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    Autologon has been available for some time now and is the ONLY simple solution to the problem outside getting under the hood of w8 or w8.1

    Well done for bringing this info to the Minions.

    hawkwind99

    Friday, November 15, 2013 3:33 PM
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    easy just try this,, when you try  to  change your password  enter your current password and then in the box of the new password dont type nothing just press enter and then enter again,, and th

    is work for me good luck

    Sunday, November 17, 2013 4:50 AM
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    Use the answer from Tannut , under here , much better solution!

    winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw 

    • Proposed as answer by Sire Trasher Monday, December 2, 2013 6:00 PM
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    Use AutoLogon.exe and enter your username/password:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963905.aspx

    "A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

    TY for this little app, but it doesn't work...

    I have an additional question:

    why does the win + R->netplwiz -> uncheck the box thing is not appeared on mine computer at all? 


    • Edited by Z.von.f Sunday, December 8, 2013 4:35 AM
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    Hi all,

    I recently have bought a new laptop with windows 8, I did not like using a password to sign in. After removing that feature by accessing the users and checking the remove password box and restarting the computer I seem to have lost all administrative rights. I tried the trust this machine signup online however that did nothing. I am prompted to insert a smart card however I have no account to change to and I have no rights on this account. 

    Any advice would be great,

    Thanks,

    Ryan

    Sunday, December 8, 2013 5:19 PM
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    "winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw "

    Excellent and easy method. Thanks for that. I had done a much lengthier workaround before involving creating a new user account etc....

    This method is so easy and I love it because I do want to have the password option on at times for security and then when I am at home I find it more convenient to not have to input a password.

    Now I can change the requirement to sign in or not in just a few seconds.

    Sunday, December 8, 2013 8:23 PM
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    Thanks for response HOWEVER this requires admin privileges to access and it asks me to insert a smart card.

    I switched to a local account and tried to reboot in safe mode. I enabled the guest account which had no access. The admin account also had no access.

    Should I boot in safe mode with my Microsoft account?

    Sunday, December 8, 2013 9:25 PM
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    It appears that Windows 8.1 is turning out to be as big a piece of garbage as 8.0. I am switching to Apple.
    Monday, December 9, 2013 7:29 PM
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    Wow - if YOU'RE switching it must be baaaad!  :-)

    Don't let the firewall hit you on the way out.

    I have a system in a place with good physical security, and used netplwiz to set it up to automatically log into Windows 8.1, no problem.  Of course it has a local account.  In my opinion it's irresponsible to set up any other kind.

     

    -Noel

    Detailed how-to in my eBooks:  

    Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
    Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options


    Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:39 AM
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    Worked perfectly

    Friday, December 27, 2013 12:11 PM
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    do the following:

    1. press the window button

    2. type control panel

    3. then click on remove user accounts and you done

    thanks

    Friday, December 27, 2013 1:15 PM
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    swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap SEARCH

    type SIGN, then tap change sign-in options

    choose sign-in option you would like to use.

    THIS WAY, you don't end up using a website (ANY website that says they can remove that option) that would STEAL your PASSWORD.

    • Edited by FuryanRogue Thursday, January 9, 2014 2:27 PM
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    Thank you for posting this! Microsoft is so annoying with this new update. They were already failing to Apple... this just sealed their fate.
    Wednesday, January 15, 2014 3:52 PM
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    Was hoping this was still the same command as in windows 7! Works a treat! Forget any of this extra programs requiring to run in the background nonsense!
    Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:48 AM
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    Nonsense.  You don't have to put in your password when you boot.  

    Thursday, January 30, 2014 6:23 PM
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    swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap SEARCH

    type SIGN, then tap change sign-in options

    choose sign-in option you would like to use.


    This worked on my PC and the NETPLWIZ didn't work on this machine.  Thanks for posting what is the most simple and elegant way to change the logon.
    Friday, February 7, 2014 10:04 PM
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    NETPLWIZ didn't work on this machine.

    I suspect that may have to do with using a Microsoft account vs. a local one, because it DOES work as always with a local account and UAC disabled.

    Are those of you who have found NetPLWiz to work all using local accounts?

     

    -Noel

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    Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
    Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options
    Saturday, February 8, 2014 2:19 PM
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    Sorry to hear that, but I also have the same problem to you, and finally I follow an article to solve it, perhaps you can read it as well and try to find out your solution  -http://www.recoverlostpassword.com/article/windows/windows-8-1-password-remove.html
    Monday, February 10, 2014 6:51 AM
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    Indeed. Its such a better operating system. You can actually do things on it instead of fighting it. Most things just work better. Im using all macs now at home and work and need to run windows on 1 mac to use an autodesk product. I hate it. I really hope autodesk makes mac versions available.
    Monday, February 17, 2014 2:35 PM
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    This wiki handles autologin for both local user and Microsoft ids in windows 8.1:  howik.com/Log_Into_Windows_8.1_Without_Entering_Password_After_Waking_Up_from_Sleep_Mode

    Sunday, March 2, 2014 10:01 PM
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    Thanks. This was getting rather annoying since I am the only one that touches my computer. The auto-logon worked great. Silly Windows 8.1 :)

    Lynn

    Friday, March 21, 2014 9:56 PM
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    This solution is by far the best one here. No need to download anything. Thanks a lot!
    Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:21 AM
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    I found a solution simple one! after ages of searching.. 

    Make sure your account is set to local- by clicking settings-> change pc settings-> accounts->disconnect.once completed bring up right side bar click or tap search. "sign" select "sign-in options" under password select "change" type in your current password then leave "new password, re-enter new password and hint" fields-  blank , click next . all done :) no password now . hope this helps

    Sunday, April 13, 2014 7:08 AM
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    Press windows key + R 

    type netplwiz in run command windows and press enter

    there uncheck 'User must enter....'

    click apply and then ok

    now in charm search sign in and there disable password login

    Tuesday, April 15, 2014 12:26 PM
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    nice tips..better using this tips.....thumb up..thanks..
    Wednesday, April 23, 2014 11:35 AM
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    It worked! Thank you TannuT.
    Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:41 AM
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    Perfect answer. Do not use third party softwares. This method helps disables the login functionality.
    Sunday, April 27, 2014 2:49 PM
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    This worked for me on windows 8.1 with latest updates installed
    Sunday, May 4, 2014 10:11 AM
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    I find this response just incoherent. I am fed up with poorly written responses like the one above. Microsoft needs to  approve individuals that can respond in clear fully explicit English language sentences.
    Sunday, May 4, 2014 9:22 PM
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    I find this response just incoherent...
    Given that not everyone is using "threaded" view, yours isn't really much better, since without a quote identifying the response in question others can't tell what you're talking about.

    Someone once said something pertinent about avoiding throwing stones while living in a glass house...

    -Noel
    • Edited by Noel Carboni Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:04 PM Used HTML to get better line spacing
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    best answer for best solution thanks man alot
    Tuesday, May 6, 2014 4:55 PM
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    winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw 

     This is the one to use for sure.

    Why use an .exe file when you don't have to?

    This did the trick and is easy to undo using the same instructions.

    The KISS method is always or most of the time the best way to solve a problem.

    Thursday, May 15, 2014 11:05 PM
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    Hi.. I've made a few setting changes prior to downloaded the AutoLogon (my last resort before going back to windows 8) and it worked initially, but when I logged off and then logged back in again, there was that login screen asking me for my password again!!  grrrrrrrr..... I'm doing this all on my wife's laptop that doesn't leave our kitchen counter!! 
    Friday, May 16, 2014 3:09 AM
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    Thank you Tannu, it worked, good easy to follow instructions.
    Friday, May 30, 2014 11:10 PM
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    Don't have people download something as an option! Most people don't have that much memory for more windows bloatware!

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    Fighting the same issue.  I had not problem on my laptop, but I just bought a new desktop and it insists on a password.  There is no netplwz when I go to win+r.  I really don't like giving out my password even though I don't want to use a password.  Originally I could put the computer to sleep or automatically with the sleep settings and just hit the spacebar to wake up, but on reboot or bootup it insists on a password.  In trying to change that to no password, now it insists on a password to wake it up from sleep even though I have set it to not require a password.

    Frustrated.  Anyone want to go back to XP?

    Monday, June 9, 2014 7:51 PM
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    swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap SEARCH

    type SIGN, then tap change sign-in options

    choose sign-in option you would like to use.

    THIS WAY, you don't end up using a website (ANY website that says they can remove that option) that would STEAL your PASSWORD.

    This.  /thread  :)   J/K.  I was unable to use the netplwiz solution on any of my Win8/Win8.1 machines (all of which I run as Admin.  That check box simply doesn't exist, or is buried behind something else.  Either way, this solution is the simplest, cleanest method for killing the pw requirement at startup.

    Saturday, June 28, 2014 2:00 AM
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    you still are logging in with your email account, and probably do not have admin rights now.. I cant even load games anymore because I am not an admin and they wont load right, I was here looking to see how to kill the email sign-in user windows 8.1 made up all by itself and go back to admin.. im only one on this computer and don't want to be just a user on my own comp.

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    That you're non-privileged has little to do with whether you're using a Microsoft or local account.

    Read about Microsoft Windows UAC some time to learn why you're not a full-time member of the Administrators group on your own computer.

    You CAN kill UAC through a registry modification, which makes the system more XP-like to where you can run with Administrators group privileges full-time, but then you can't run any Metro/Modern software at all.  And, if you don't know what you're doing, running things in a privileged fashion can open the door a bit wider to infections.

       

    -Noel

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    Magical.  Thanks so so much.  I have spent hours trying to fix this. 
    Friday, October 3, 2014 4:59 AM
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    This is perfect - and 100% clear and helpful.

    Just what I needed!!

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    Your solution apparently works, but I have no idea how to use autologon.exe or even where to find it. I used search and got no results.  Can you back up your reply a few steps for luddite readers?  I do apologize for my lack of knowledge in this area.  Thank you so much.
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    P.S. I should add that I tried another method. However, even though I entered the correct password, I was required to supply the password hint I had chosen when I first got my laptop.  I remember my password, but had forgotten the hint.  So, I tried the recommended way of making your password hint appear on your welcome screen, which was to indicate I'd forgotten my password. However, that did not work either.

    Really, requiring a password, especially for a laptop, should not be the default.

    Friday, May 22, 2015 3:20 PM
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    Look at the post in this thread that has the greatest number of upvotes.

    NETPLWIZ works.

    -Noel

    Detailed how-to in my eBooks:  

    Configure The Windows 7 "To Work" Options
    Configure The Windows 8 "To Work" Options


    Friday, May 22, 2015 10:56 PM
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    I have windows 10 and having to log in all the time. i have done everything that people has recommended and nothing works!!! so disgusted!!! This just started this morning.
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    winkey + R type in netplwiz  : unceck user must enter a username.... press apply insert your pw 2 time  and press ok restart and no pw 
    Or this "control userpasswords2"
    Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:07 PM
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    so here we are in 2016 and I had this issue and did what you said tannut and of course it has worked. 

    but tell me, how do you people know these things? winkey plus .... what other things can I do with that eh? presume you are some kind of windows expert as your day job, but really is it not time us poor users get to know these basic how do I ... solutions?

    anyway, thank you very much.  my situation resolved. 

    Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:02 AM
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    when I did it, the box was already unchecked, however I checked it, then unchecked it and pressed apply.  it worked. obviously this thread is old, but for any future folk reading this today hope this helps.
    Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:28 AM