Windows 10: Still need a password to log in when PC goes in standby even after doing the "netplwiz" trick

Discus and support Still need a password to log in when PC goes in standby even after doing the "netplwiz" trick in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I legit don't understand, i just want to have no password requirements, it's not that complicated, but it seems absolutely impossible to do on this OS.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Valentin Duval, Feb 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM.

  1. VALENTIN DUVAL
    Valentin Duval Win User

    Still need a password to log in when PC goes in standby even after doing the "netplwiz" trick


    I legit don't understand, i just want to have no password requirements, it's not that complicated, but it seems absolutely impossible to do on this OS. Let me get rid of password requirement, i don't want to enter a password when i start my computer, i don't want to enter a password when i restart my computer, i don't want to enter a password when i leave my computer for a bit and it goes in standby. I just, don't want to not have to use any password on my own house's computer, how hard can it be to achieve that ???Please, i beg, just let me get rid of the password requirement.

    :)
     
    Valentin Duval, Feb 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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  2. CARROTMUSEUM
    carrotmuseum Win User

    Log in requires password

    Since a recent update the PC now requires a password to log in.

    I have tried Windows Key - netplwiz and unchecked "users must use password...."

    There are no other users shown in the listing.

    I use my Windows account as my log in which is also the administrator account.

    Also on restart the lock screen shows - pretty picture and no taskbar. I have to press spacebar to release that and then it shows my account and requires a password input.
     
    carrotmuseum, Feb 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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  3. KAPIL ARYA [DIRECTLY]
    Kapil Arya [Directly] Win User
    Netplwiz

    Hello GregJohnson6,

    I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

    Please follow these steps:

    1. Type netplwiz in the search box at the bottom left corner of the desktop. Then click on “netplwiz” on the pop-up menu.

    2. In User Accounts dialog box, check the box next to 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer'. Then click OK button.

    3. Restart your PC then you can log in using a password.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya [Directly], Feb 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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  4. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User

    Still need a password to log in when PC goes in standby even after doing the "netplwiz" trick

    remove log in password

    Hello,

    Please follow these steps:

    1. Type netplwiz in the search box at the bottom left corner of the desktop. Then click on netplwiz on the pop-up menu.

    2. In User Accounts dialog box, uncheck the box next to 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer'. Then click OK button.

    3. To ensure the operation is authorized, you are required to enter and confirm your password. Enter Password and Confirm Password, then click OK button.

    4. Restart your PC then you can log in without using a password.

    Hope this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Feb 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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