Start Windows 8 without logging in – here’s how

Windows 8 can also be started quickly and easily without logging in. However, this makes your PC vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Windows 8: Start without logging in

If you have Windows 8 on your computer, you can also log in without a password. It’s easy to set up.

• Press the “Windows” and “R” keys on your keyboard at the same time.

• The “Run” window will open. Type in the command “netplwiz” and confirm by pressing “Enter”.

• At the top, uncheck the box next to “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”.

• Then click the “Apply” button. Another window will open.

• Now enter the name of the account and confirm the associated password twice. Click “OK” to close the window.

• Click “OK” again to save your settings. The next time you start the computer, you will no longer need to enter a password.

• If you want to bypass the Win8 tile screen completely and get back the tried and tested start menu, we recommend the free download of “Start8”.

Start Windows 10 without a password

When you start up Windows 10, you will be asked for a password by default. If you want to start without a password, you have to disable it for individual users. You will then be logged in automatically. However, we would like to point out that a password protects your data.

• Start Windows 10 and enter your password.

• Press the “Windows key” and “R” as a key combination.

• Then enter “netplwiz” and confirm with Enter.

• This opens the user accounts menu. Uncheck “Require users to enter a username and password” and confirm with “OK”.

• Now you will be asked again to enter the password you have been using so far. This is to confirm the process.

• The next time you start, you will be logged in automatically without being asked for a password.