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1408611 2015-09-21 03:15:00 HP 500-400A Win 8.1 Is there a simple way of eliminating the minor nuisance of having to log in every time I switch on as I am the only one who uses the computer. IanS (924)
1408612 2015-09-21 04:02:00 Depends on how you are signing in Now.

Theres two types,
1. Email with Password
2.Local Account With Password

If using a email address, then no you cant, as by using the email its also connecting to services in Microsoft.

If using a email address - you can switch to the Local Account Described here (www.techrepublic.com) - when switching you can leave the password Blank for the Local account and on start up will go straight into Windows.

If using a Local Account with password remove it Described here (www.eightforums.com)

The only real disadvantage of running from a local account instead of a email account is if you want anything from the store, sign into anything Microsoft ( email etc) you then have to switch back to the email account. 		wainuitech (129)
1408613 2015-09-21 04:48:00 Why not just leave your computer turned on. Mine gets rebooted only when necessary. Richard (739)
1408614 2015-09-21 05:46:00 Depends on how you are signing in Now.

Theres two types,
1. Email with Password
2.Local Account With Password

If using a email address, then no you cant, as by using the email its also connecting to services in Microsoft.

If using a email address - you can switch to the Local Account Described here (www.techrepublic.com) - when switching you can leave the password Blank for the Local account and on start up will go straight into Windows.

If using a Local Account with password remove it Described here (www.eightforums.com)

The only real disadvantage of running from a local account instead of a email account is if you want anything from the store, sign into anything Microsoft ( email etc) you then have to switch back to the email account.

Thanks Wainui but maybe it would be simpler to just try to type the password faster !! 		IanS (924)
1408615 2015-09-21 06:21:00 Yes you can.

start - run - netplwiz untick the box that says users must use enter a user name and password, enter your password twice, no more login screen. Works with Both account types. Note it does not remove the need to log in technically, just does it for you automatically so it's risky if others have access to the PC. If you don't want a password on the lock screen either that can be disabled separately.

edit: Not often I disagree with Wanui and am confident about it :) 		dugimodo (138)
1408616 2015-09-21 06:24:00 Wife's W10 is a bit of a prick toooo, having to enter password every time it goes to sleep. Is it to stop MS from being more than a bit nosy, like now as it can glean anything it wants.

lurking. 		Lurking (218)
1408617 2015-09-21 06:51:00 power options > system setting > untick require a password on wake-up

The lock screen is a bit trickier so I haven't done that. 		dugimodo (138)
1408618 2015-09-21 23:52:00 Yes you can.

start - run - netplwiz untick the box that says users must use enter a user name and password, enter your password twice, no more login screen. Works with Both account types. Note it does not remove the need to log in technically, just does it for you automatically so it's risky if others have access to the PC. If you don't want a password on the lock screen either that can be disabled separately.

edit: Not often I disagree with Wanui and am confident about it :)

Thanks dugimodo, that is simple and it works. Ref your later post about waking from sleep, it was set to eliminate log in. 		IanS (924)
1408619 2015-09-22 03:01:00 Yes you can.

start - run - netplwiz untick the box that says users must use enter a user name and password, enter your password twice, no more login screen. Works with Both account types. Note it does not remove the need to log in technically, just does it for you automatically so it's risky if others have access to the PC. If you don't want a password on the lock screen either that can be disabled separately.

edit: Not often I disagree with Wanui and am confident about it :) Disagree all you like doesn't worry me in the slightest, thats only another method.

Theres more than one way to do the tasks, BUT there was a reason for elimination of ONLY the email account and having a Local as well,But no need to go into that. If you know the "gotya" then you'll know why ;)
At the end of the day if you need to go into the store you'll be prompted for a password anyway. 		wainuitech (129)
1408620 2015-09-22 04:03:00 Incidentally you didn''t really need the - run - step in hindsight, just start and type netplwiz and run it from the results.
You can also pin it to the start screen if you want access to it and are likely to forget what it's called.

All I was disagreeing with Wainui was the part about not being able to skip the login for an online account, obviously you can by having it log you in automatically.
I do it myself as I am the only user of my PC, but as mentioned there are downsides. For instance anyone who turns my PC on is granted my admin access and can see all my files.

You just have to decide for yourself if the convenience is worth it. You could set up a limited account for daily use and have it log in automatically, but I can't be bothered with that :) 		dugimodo (138)
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