Disable Windows' logon password
On the other hand, it would be nice to turn on your PC, walk away, come back a few minutes later, and be ready to work. Besides, it's not the difficult for someone else to remove the Windows password. Of course, you could (and should) protect your most vital files with a third-party encryption tool.
Even so, I wouldn't remove my password. But if you're willing to take the risk, here's how:
In order to skip the logon screen, you must first open the Advanced User Accounts dialog box. How you get there depends on what version of Windows you're using:
- Windows 7 & Vista: Click Start, type
netplwiz
, and press ENTER. - Windows XP: Click Start>Run, type
control userpasswords2
, and press ENTER. - Windows 8: Use the Search Charm to search for
netplwiz
. In the Apps section, click or tap netplwiz.
When you click OK, you'll be asked to enter your password twice. Do so.
But you may still be asked for a password--not from Windows but from your hardware. You'll need to go to your setup screen to turn it off. Search the Web for
BIOS password
and your PC's make and model number. You'll probably find a fix.
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