Windows 8: remove the password when logging in to the account

If you are the only "user" of the computer, which also does not contain any important information, then most likely you will want to get rid of the regular password when you log in to your account.

Of course, when a password consists of only a few numbers or letters, it can be entered easily. However, there are complex passwords that are hard to remember (numbers, letters, special characters). That's why some users eventually decide to turn it off altogether.

Of course, for security reasons, a password is simply necessary, especially when it comes to a computer in the office. In other cases, you can turn it off. At the same time, not all users know how to do this, which sometimes irritates them greatly.

In Windows 8, you can remove the password at the login in several ways. This will be discussed later. Which one should I use? Here everything depends on the situation.

Disabling the password using the utility

To disable the password of Windows 8, refer to the "Run" utility, which can be invoked by simultaneously pressing the "Win" and "R" buttons. Also, you can click on the PCM icon on the Start icon (bottom right corner) and select the appropriate option. In the opened window you will need to enter the command "netplwiz", and then click "OK".

The "User Accounts" page appeared on the screen. Select the "account" with which you want to remove the password. If the option "Require user name and password" is checked, then remove the checkbox and press "Enter". Enter a valid password and confirm it. It remains to restart the system, and the changes will take effect.

Now you know how to reset the password in Windows 8, so you can get rid of it yourself. At the same time, remember that doing this is recommended only if you are a computer user.

Disabling the password through "PC Settings"

You can also get rid of the need to regularly enter a password by using a different method. Move the cursor to the right side of the screen to open the Charms Bar. Here, select the "Options" section (the image of the gear), and then "Change the computer settings".

A window appeared where you need to open the "Users" section. If you are under the Microsoft account, then switch to local by clicking the appropriate button. Now select the option "Change Password". A window opens where you need to specify your current password and click "Next".

In the "Change Password" window that opens, you will be asked to enter a new password and a hint for it. But you do not need to do this, because you want in Windows 8 to remove the password when you log on. Just click "Next" and restart the computer. After the operation, you will see that the password request will be disabled.

Disabling the password when you exit Sleep mode

When you exit the "Hibernation" or "Sleep" mode, you usually also need to specify the password for the Windows 8 account. This is especially inconvenient when the laptop is sent to the "Sleep Mode" by simply closing the lid.

In other cases, the computer is configured in such a way that "Sleep" is turned on after a certain time, for example, 15 minutes. As a result, if you go to drink coffee, then, having returned, you will be forced to enter the password again.

Different situations contribute to the fact that many users want to disable the password request when exiting the "Sleep" mode. You can do it yourself. Click on the PCM icon on the "Start" icon and in the context menu go to "Power Management". Then in the menu to the left, open the "Request a password on wake up" and click the link that allows you to change the unavailable parameters. Set the checkbox next to the option "Do not request password".

The last step is to save the changes.

What should I do if I forgot my password?

So, you already know how to reset the password in Windows 8, but what if you forgot it or lost a notebook where it was recorded? Some novice users panic, and the only way out is to reinstall Windows. In fact, there is another way to solve the problem.

On the Internet you can find various utilities that allow you to reset a forgotten password. For example, use the program Recover my Password. You will need to create a bootable flash drive or disk. By the way, this is a free utility, which is recommended to download from the official site.

When you make a bootable USB flash drive, you will need to start the system with it. To do this, go to the BIOS and open the Boot Device Priority subkey where you need to select a device. Then in the utility select your OS, then indicate that you want to reset the password. Mark the user and click the Reset / Unlock button.

Helpful Tips

In order not to be in an unpleasant situation, it is better to follow a few simple recommendations:

• You can remove the password on Windows 8 at the login, but do this only if there is confidence that confidential information on your computer will not be available to other users.
• As for the passwords themselves, try not to make them too light. It is desirable that the password consist of numbers and letters.
• Remember that in the eighth version of "Windows" there are two types of accounts: user accounts and Microsoft. To delete the second is undesirable.
• It's quite easy to remove the Windows 8 password. However, if you decide not to do this, then write it somewhere in a notebook and store it in a safe place.

By the way, it is not necessary to use the "Run" utility (Win + R) to enter the netplwiz command there. On the initial screen, you can immediately call up the Charms Bar and use the search function.

Conclusion

So, now you without the help of specialists can in Windows 8 remove the password at the entrance. As you can see, this is not so difficult. Moreover, there are several ways, so you can choose the most convenient for yourself.

Of course, in previous versions of "Windows" the password is slightly easier to delete. But this is most likely due to the fact that many users are not yet accustomed to the G8 interface and forget about the two types of accounts.

If you do not remember the password and therefore want to reset it, then in this situation you need to act a little differently - find a good utility (preferably free), familiarize yourself with its capabilities, download and install the program on your computer. However, this, in principle, is not a big problem.