Disable Windows 8 lock screen

Turn off the Windows 8 lock screen

October 26, 2012, 3:28 PM — Here's how you can turn off the Windows 8 lock screen.

1. Type netplwiz in the Windows 8 start screen.

2. Launch the application.

3. Choose your user account.

4. Uncheck this option:

"Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer"

5. Enter your password.

6. Restart your Windows 8 computer.

The lock screen will be off after you've restarted.

For more, see the original article at the link below.

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