Creating a local user account in Windows 11 is a breeze, thanks to various user-friendly methods at your disposal. Whether you're looking to organize your family’s digital life or need separate profiles for a work environment, Windows 11 offers multiple pathways to achieve this. Below, we’ll...
Windows 11 emphasizes security with features such as password-protected accounts. While these are essential for keeping data safe, there are situations where you might prefer the convenience of a password-free login, especially on a personal or non-critical device. This guide walks you through...
On my Windows 10 desktop server I have been running auto startup (no password needed). Suddenly today startup is asking for a password on startup. It is showing two identical userid, one of which uses the normal password and the other is a new one. Investigation said to use netplwiz to...
Just Upgraded to :
Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 20H2
Installed on 2/22/2021
OS build 19042.804
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0
It seems there is NO option anymore to Uncheck the Box for Uses, when I Run "netplwiz'
to Boot windows 10 straight to the...
I have removed log-in password requirement (netplwz > uncheck password requirement). Then when I reboot, the password is no longer required. However, if I log off (ctrl-alt-del), a password is required to log back in. I have Windows 10, and the issue occurs on both my HP and Lenovo PC's. How do...
I'm trying to use netplwiz to either change or eliminate my login password, but in order to do that I need the original password, which I've lost. Can any of you recommend a good password retrieval program that you trust? Thanks in advance.
Toshiba laptop, Windows 10 Home, anniv. update.
Hi All.
I have updated today 18/09/2016. since the update I cannot auto log in. I have used netplwiz checked that the checkbox to not sign in everytime is unchecked added my password as usual and shut down and logged back on but it is not working and the pc wants me to log in everytime which is...
So I wanted to take out the signing in everyday by going to the netplwiz program and I accidently disabled/deactivated my account. This was the admin account and now I cant get it back. Even when I go into another basic account/user it doesn't have admin controls so it cant activate it. please...
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My friend, wants to set his password to not expire in Windows 10.
I tried to lead him through it via the "netplwiz" to advanced settings, Users, User Name, Properties, to checking the box that says password never expires.
But when he gets to this page he says that the page has a big "Not...
Hello friends,
I have a strange problem. My account was an administrator account, but since I made a Guest account then my admin account has been restricted as well and I cannot change the security settings nor through safe mode, nor built-in admin account and nor using netplwiz. There all...
Hi,
I just bought a new ultrabook and I love its SSD and instant-resume. What I don't love, is that it instantly resumes to the login screen. I have only a single user account, with no password associated with it, and yet I'm still unable to find a way for my computer to skip the login screen...
For those single PC with out multiple accounts that just want one account with out having to set up a login name and password. This is for you.
STEPS:
1. click start orb
2. type in "netplwiz" with out quotes
3. hit enter or select form the menu
4. In the dialog box that...
I have a problem, where my newly installed Windows 7 x64 Professional seems to auto login and I have checked almost everything from register to using "netplwiz", still no go, always autologins.
Could anyone help me with this, I don't like the idea of my computer autologin in...
Thanks in advance !