How to Remove Password from Windows 10

This Itechguide teaches you how to remove password from Windows 10.

A reasonable number of Windows users hate login passwords and will rather remove password from Windows 10.

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Steps to Remove Password from Windows 10

When you installed or migrated to Windows 10 chances are you added your Microsoft account instead of a local account.

If you only have an online account on your computer you will be forced to login with a password.

To be able to login to your computer without a password create a local account. Here are the steps:

Open User Account Tool with netplwiz Command

Here are the steps:

• Press Windows logo + R key on your keyboard. This will open Run command.
• Then type netplwiz then click OK. The User Accounts tool will open

Next, to Remove Password from Windows 10: Add a New Local Account

The next step to is to create a new local (non Microsoft account).

• On the User Account tool, click Add.

• Below Privacy statement, click Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended).

• On the Add a user screen, click Local account.

• Then enter the user’s Username. DO NOT enter a password. Click Next.

• The new user will be created. Click Finish.

Next, to Remove Password from Windows 10: Grant User Admin Access and Enable Auto-login

This is where you actually remove the requirement to login with password. You will also optionally grant your new account administrator permission.

Here are the steps:

• Open Run command (Windows logo + R key). Then type netplwiz and click OK

• Next highlight the new account you created earlier (click on it). Then click Properties.

• When the properties of the user opens, click Group Membership tab. The click Administrator and click Apply. To close the user details, click OK.

• When you return to User accounts, highlight the new user you just created. Then uncheck the box beside Users must enter a username and password to use this computer. Finally, click OK.

Finally, Login With Your New Local Account Without a Password!

The last step to remove login password in windows 10 is to log out of your existing account. Then login with your new account.

• Sign out of your existing account.
• At the Windows 10 logon screen, to log back in, click on the new user. In this example, the user is itechguides.

• Since this user does NOT have a password, there is no password prompt. To login click Sign in.

• Windows 10 will start preparing your profile. Wait for your profile to be ready.

• When your profile is ready, go through the final set up steps. It is a series of questions – just select, then click Accept.

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How to remove your login password from Windows 10

Because not everyone needs to run his or her PC like Fort Knox.

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Eliminating your login password from your PC is a bad idea—unless you own a computer in your private home that no one but you will ever touch. In that case, why not remove your password and eliminate that initial step?

In the past, we’ve discussed getting rid of the Windows 10 password by tinkering with Windows’ power settings. There’s a better way to remove the password entirely, however, so that you’ll never need to enter it ever again. We’ve tested this with Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Home, and it’s worked using the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, and now the Windows 10 November 2019 Update, as well. (There’s no reason to believe it won’t work on subsequent updates, either.)

We have to reiterate that a password, as well as biometric authentication, or at least a PIN, is still a good idea in case your PC gets lost or stolen, or someone wanders by and decides to poke around. (Windows Hello is great for this!) But if you’re confident such risks don’t apply, read on. You can also take our technique below and re-apply the password requirement if conditions change, such as a houseguest or a new roommate.

Run Netplwiz from the Start menu.

First, click the Windows 10 Start menu and type netplwiz into the Search bar and select the same-named program from the results.

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After launching Netplwiz via the Start menu, you should see a screen that looks like this, with your account(s).

This window gives you access to Windows’ user accounts and many password controls. Right at the top is a checkmark next to the option labeled Users must enter a username and password to use this computer. Uncheck that.

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Next, enter your current password. The passwords must match.

When you click Apply it will prompt you for your current password. Enter it twice and you’re finished. The next time you reboot, or your PC wakes up from a nap, you’ll no longer need to type in your password.

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If, for some reason, you enter the wrong password, upon rebooting you’ll probably see an error message, then this odd screen where you’ll have not one but two accounts to choose from. They’re both identical, but you’ll still have to log in with a PIN or (gulp!) password.

Oddly, there’s no mechanism within Netplwiz to actually check the accuracy of the password; as long as they match, Windows is happy. If you manage to type the incorrect password the same way, twice, you’ll see an error message when you reboot. Windows will then show two accounts, both identical, that will require you to log in again. Once you do, just go back to Netplwiz and enter the password correctly.

In an earlier version of this story, a reader pointed out that this technique didn’t work with his Lenovo PC—though a Lenovo tech-support representative said it would. We checked this ourselves on a Lenovo PC recently and it definitely does work. (Keep in mind that if your PC is owned by an employer, your company’s administrator may enforce a password using Windows’ group policy editor, and this trick may not work or may be inaccessible to you.)

One last thing: If you like having some security on your PC but hate passwords, we recently showed you how to log in to Windows using a PIN instead. Or just log in with Windows Hello. If your PC supports it, your face or your fingerprint can log you in easily.

Updated on Dec. 20 with additional details by Mark Hachman.

Josh Norem is a freelance technology writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Top 6 Methods to Remove Password for Windows 10

Windows 10 has multiple password types to help you achieve data protection. But, if you encounter the problem of forgetting login password. Don’t worry, there are many ways to help you remove Windows 10 password without removing data. In this article, we will introduce 6 ways. Before starting, there is a thing you should know which is if you use a Microsoft account, we recommend using the first method. Because the Microsoft password cannot be removed.

Top 6 Ways to Remove Login Password on Windows 10

Option 1: Using Windows 10 Password Remover

So, this method is the best way for solving all Windows password issue. You can remove Windows 10 password within a few minutes. At the same time, you can use it reset fogotten Microsoft account password. It is PassFab 4WinKey which recommended by most Windows users. Now, let’s see how it works.

• Step 1. Install PassFab 4WinKey on another computer and create a reset disk.

Step 2. Insert the bootable CD/ DVD or USB drive in the locked computer. Reboot the computer and press «ESC» or «F12» to enter Boot Menu. Select the bootable disk you’ve inserted using the arrow key and press Enter.

Step 3. Windows password recovery interface will appear. Choose your Windows 10 operating system and continue to next step.

Step 4. Select the user account that you would like to remove password Windows 10 and go ahead.

Step 5. Click Next > Reboot to restart your computer. Now you can bypass admin password Windows 10 successfully.

Option 2: Using Netplwiz Command

Want to remove forgotten password in Windows 10? While this method is fully functional, it makes you susceptible to cyber insecurity and should only be perform on PCs used at home far from the reach of strangers. Follow the procedure below.

Step 1. Click the Start Menu icon and type «Netplwiz» and press Enter.

Step 2. The «User Accounts» interface that outlines all user accounts on the computer will appear. Click on the admin account and uncheck the «Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer» box.

Step 3. Click «Apply» then enter the user name and the password in the window that appears and click «Ok».

Option 3: Using System Restore

Wan to know Windows 10 remove password on startup? You could do that by restoring your PC to an earlier date e.g. when you first set-up your account or when installing an update. Follow the procedure below.

• Step 1. Type «system restore» in the search bar and click «Create a restore point» from the results.
• Step 2. Click «System Protection» tab, the second tab from the left and click «System Restore».

Step 3. Click «Next» and choose whichever restore point. Click «Next» then «Finish».

Option 4: Using Reset Password Online

In case you forgot password Windows 10 laptop or PC you could reset it online using Microsoft reset password page. Follow the procedure below.

Step 2. Enter your email address and enter the matching CAPTCHA codes displayed in the appropriate box.

Step 3. You’ll receive a code in your email address or email address to reset your password.

Option 5: Using a Password Reset Disk

How to remove the password in Windows 10? You need to have a password reset disk when using this method.

Step 1. Insert your password reset USB drive and reboot your computer.

Step 2. Click Reset password > Next.

Step 3. Click the dropdown menu and password reset disk.

Step 4. Click Next, type a new password and include a hint.

Step 5. Finalize by clicking «Finish».

Option 6: Using Control Panel

Using the control panel is most straight-forward way to reset your Windows 10 password. Follow the procedure below.

Step 1. Open Control Panel and click Large icons view.

Step 2. Click «Manage another account» that’s located under «Make changes to your account».

Step 3. A list of all user accounts. Select one and click «Change the password».

Step 4. Enter your previous password and a new one.

Conclusion

All the methods listed above will remove Windows 10 login password without deleting your data. PassFab 4WinKey is top recommended when you forget Windows password and have no recovery disk.

Updated on 2021-03-29 / Posted by Shirley Howard to Windows 10 / Follow @ Shirley Howard