No option to disable password in netplwiz

[warden66]

Hi there, I just installed a fresh copy of windows 10 and since I am the only one using my computer and it is safe at home I want to disable the password so when it boots up I don't have to log on. I read that to do this you can disable it in netplwiz but when I go there, there is simply no option to disable the password.

Does anyone know why this might be? Thanks.

 

[bassfisher6522]

To use that option you have to input user name and password.

 

[davehc]

I believe you are using the "Hello" sign for sign in. This does not use a password.
Settings - Accounts. Check your sign in options.

 

[warden66]

I believe you are using the "Hello" sign for sign in. This does not use a password.
Settings - Accounts. Check your sign in options.

No, it's a type in your password sign in. What is the "hello" sign in?

 

[warden66]

To use that option you have to input user name and password.

I can't even see the place where I would get the option to input my username and password though.

 

[Wolfie]

Hi warden66.

what type of account do you have, a local account or are you using an MS account when logged in?.

See also.

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[davehc]

In the settings path which I described, did you select the option to sign in with a password? Using the Hello choices (in the same settings path) will definitely remove the opportunity to use netplwiz options

 

[warden66]

Hi warden66.

what type of account do you have, a local account or are you using an MS account when logged in?.

See also.

Log in to Windows 10 Automatically

It is possible to log in to Windows 10 without needing to enter your password, although this isn't recommended (for obvious security reasons!). However, there are some cases where users are in an environment where this isn't a problem and it...

www.windows10forums.com

I'm using a local account.

 

[warden66]

In the settings path which I described, did you select the option to sign in with a password? Using the Hello choices (in the same settings path) will definitely remove the opportunity to use netplwiz options

Yes I have selected the sign in with password option.

 

[bassfisher6522]

I think you need to be signed in with a Admin account and then you have to verify that account for complete access to the system.

 

[warden66]

I think you need to be signed in with a Admin account and then you have to verify that account for complete access to the system.

The account is an admin account. In fact it's the only account on the entire system. How do I verify it for complete access?

 

[bassfisher6522]

In post number 8 you stated you're using a local account. A local account is not an admin account. So which is it?

 

[warden66]

In post number 8 you stated you're using a local account. A local account is not an admin account. So which is it?

Oh I thought that a local account can be an admin account. I'm pretty sure it is though because I have all the admin powers and when I run net user command in cmd it says that the account is admin.

 

[davehc]

As Bassfisher says. It is not a true Admin.
Do this:
Open Settings -Accounts - Family and other users.
Select your account and, underneath will be a popup. Select change account type. Select Admin... You should then be ok.

 

[warden66]

As Bassfisher says. It is not a true Admin.
Do this:
Open Settings -Accounts - Family and other users.
Select your account and, underneath will be a popup. Select change account type. Select Admin... You should then be ok.

I don't see that option, where is it exactly? My account doesn't show up in family and other users.

 

[davehc]

Exactly where I indicated. Sorry, I cannot see any more options to solve your problem. You appear to have too many differences from what I see on my computer(s)

 

[Wolfie]

Open Control Panel > User Accounts > Change user account type and check to see if it is set as "Standard or Administrator".

 

[warden66]

Exactly where I indicated. Sorry, I cannot see any more options to solve your problem. You appear to have too many differences from what I see on my computer(s)

OK I appreciate your help.

 

[warden66]

Open Control Panel > User Accounts > Change user account type and check to see if it is set as "Standard or Administrator".

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OK I checked here and the account is already an administrator.

 

[bassfisher6522]

Oh I thought that a local account can be an admin account. I'm pretty sure it is though because I have all the admin powers and when I run net user command in cmd it says that the account is admin.
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That's a local account. You have to setup a MS Account then it needs to be verified. Once that is done then you can use netplwiz.