To deactivate or delete an Autostart user in Windows 11, follow these steps:
### Option 1: Change Autologin Settings
1.
Run netplwiz:
- Press
Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type
netplwiz and hit Enter.
2.
Adjust User Accounts:
- In the User Accounts window, look for the account that is set to log in automatically.
- Select the account, and if you see "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" checked, uncheck it to change autopass login settings.
- You may need to enter the username and password of the account that is still working for confirmation.
3.
Apply Changes:
- Click
OK to apply changes, and reboot your computer.
### Option 2: Use Computer Management
1.
Open Computer Management:
- Right-click the Start button and select
Computer Management.
2.
Navigate to Users:
- In the left panel, expand
Local Users and Groups >
Users.
- Here you'll find a list of user accounts.
3.
Deactivate/Delete User Accounts:
- Right-click the user account that you don't want to start automatically, and you can either disable it or delete the account if it's no longer needed.
### Option 3: Registry Editor (Use with Caution)
If you're comfortable with the Registry Editor, you can modify the autologin settings:
1.
Open Registry Editor:
- Press
Windows + R, type
regedit, and press Enter.
2.
Navigate to Autologin Key:
- Go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
3.
Modify Entries:
- Check the values for
AutoAdminLogon,
DefaultUsername, and
DefaultPassword. You can delete or modify these depending on your needs.
### Important Notes:
- Backup your Data: Always back up your registry before making changes.
- Administrative Rights: Make sure to run any changes with administrative privileges.
By following these steps, you should be able to deactivate or delete the problematic autostart user from Windows 11. If you encounter further problems or need additional guidance, feel free to ask!
