Help with a local (not Microsoft) account on Windows 11
Help with a local (not Microsoft) account on Windows 11
Hello friends...
I spent the past two days attempting to install Windows 11 on a fresh build. My friend, who is using this Windows 11 desktop, wants to boot directly to his desktop when he turns on the computer. I’ve heard many negative experiences about installing a Microsoft user ID and password, so I decided not to use that method. Instead, I created a workaround during installation to avoid asking for a Microsoft account. However, halfway through, I encountered a warning saying something like "You need to change the password for Terry." Since I hadn’t assigned a local password for Terry before, I gave him one. The rest of the installation proceeded smoothly. The system is now running without any Microsoft user ID or password.
I checked the Control Panel & User Accounts section. There’s only one user on the system—Terry, who is also listed as an Admin. I tried to remove his password, but couldn’t find a way. If that wasn’t possible, I considered creating another account for Terry as a regular user instead of an admin. Could I set up two accounts—one for Terry as an admin and one as a standard user—so that when Terry powers on, he wouldn’t be prompted for the admin password? And if I create the Terry user without a password, would he still see the admin account appear when he turns on his computer?
If I set up two accounts like this, can I manage them so Terry doesn’t have to enter any credentials at startup?
Also, is it possible to assign a local user account for Terry without a password?
Could you please advise if this approach is correct?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
mmaroid
PS: I’m not seeking help with cracking passwords or anything similar. I just hope I can create a local account without a password and need your guidance.
I don't think it's feasible with a local account that has no password, though someone might tell me otherwise. This rule works for both admin and regular accounts.
You can configure the system to never log out automatically (except when powered off) by navigating to Settings>Accounts>If you've been away, when should Windows prompt you to sign in again? (listed under additional settings)>Never (from the drop-down menu). This would ensure that during normal use, sleep and screen saver modes don't need a password to return to the PC.
The provided link appears to be a Microsoft support page. It discusses password recovery and related troubleshooting steps.
I have a few concerns about helping a new user modify the Registry, which could let them run as an Admin without a password. That’s really reckless.
Hello all...
All my friends want to do is turn the computer on, and boot to the windows desktop. I have been able to do that for them in Windows 10 and Windows 11. But this latest install did not allow me to do that. It forced me to make a local password for a local admin account.
So, no chance I can create a local user (not an admin user) and have the user just turn in the computer and boot to windows 11?
mraroid
Adhere to the configuration you specified, and this will be the outcome.
My Windows 10 and 11 systems:
MS account
- primarily for licensing problems, or in the extremely rare case I need something from the MS Store. Over the past two years, I've had this specific Windows 11 machine, using the MS account perhaps three to four times. The "MS account" is a seldom-used Gmail address.
Local Admin
- Administrative tasks, such as installing software or configuring systems.
Local Standard
- Regular driver use.