#WINDOWS 10 DISABLE PHOTO SPLASH SCREEN SOFTWARE#

And I feel a little offended when an article states the obvious about my behaviour as if I was a 3 years old.When Microsoft developed Windows 10, the tech company ensured that it would become a great software product, especially in terms of aesthetics and functionality. So in light of all that the fact that “VerysmallHardless” didn’t even think of putting a big button “de-activate” on the lock screen setting panel is just adding insult to injury.

#WINDOWS 10 DISABLE PHOTO SPLASH SCREEN PASSWORD#

Password protection usually slows access to your computer for a minute or so, no more. Besides going around that kind of protection is as easy as needed if you know what you are doing and WANT to get in. I am already deep in trouble and that access is the least of my worries. but for SoHo people (Small Office, Home Office) like us… I live and work alone. Not that anyone wouldn’t consider it in the thought process leading to the decision to get rid of it. Quite superfluous since the introduction already reminded the lock screen is here for “security reasons”. I am nonplussed however by the “It’s Risky Business” part of the article.

#WINDOWS 10 DISABLE PHOTO SPLASH SCREEN INSTALL#

but with Mikro$oft sabotaging the last win7 I had to install the “Digital Big Brother” gas factory they got the gall to call an OS. Heaven knows I have been trying hard NOT to get on win 10. That’s why you should always leave your lock screen enabled. With the lock screen and a password, even if your device falls into the wrong hands, there’s a possibility that your private information will remain intact. If you lose your laptop or leave it with other people even for a second, anybody can easily gain access to your information. However, there’s a reason that this screen exists. Most users become frustrated due to lock screen popping up every time. On the other hand, if your computer has multiple accounts, this method will not work. To try it out, just restart the computer and see if the system skips the log in screen and automatically leads you to the desktop. This way, this particular user will automatically log in to the Windows. Hit ’Apply.’ If prompted, confirm your user account and enter your password.Untick the box next to ’User must enter a user name and password to use this computer.’.Select ’OK.’ A ’User Accounts’ window should open.To bypass the login screen, follow this method: Also, you shouldn’t have password protection enabled. This option requires you to be the only user of the computer. If for some reason you can’t find ’Control Panel’ from the 6th step, try this alternative:Īnother way to skip the login screen is to use the ’netplwiz’ command. Double-click ’Do not display lock screen.’ You should see that the option stays at ’Not Configured.’.If you have a Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition of Windows 10, you can disable the lock screen with the Group Policy editor. Disable Lock Screen via Group Policy (Windows 10 Pro) If you ever want to enable it again, simply follow all the steps from above and type ’0’ again at step 18. Type ’1’ instead of ’0’ under the ’Value Data’ bar.Īfter you’ve made a new key and a new value, the lock screen should disappear.

Double-click the ’NoLockScreen’ value that you’ve made.Type ’NoLockScreen’ instead of ’New Value #1.’.Right-click the new ’Personalization’ key.Type ’Personalization’ instead of ’New Key #1.’.Click the arrow next to ’HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE’ to list the contents of the key.The Registry Editor window should pop up. Alternatively, you can press the Win key + R key to open the search window.

Windows 10 disable photo splash screen