You're required to set a password because it enhances security for your system.
You're required to set a password because it enhances security for your system.
I've been using Windows 7 ever since it was released, tried Windows 8 but it didn’t work well, so I went back to 7. I’ve dualbooted my reliable Windows 7 with the Windows 10 development version and it seems impossible to avoid having a password. What’s going on? My computer is just a basic machine with many cables, not something easy to steal. I’m frustrated because I can’t boot my PC and go downstairs, make food, and come back to a fully loaded desktop. Is there any way to completely remove the password in Windows 10? If not, I’ll stick with Windows 7 until a better option appears.
In Windows 8 you can configure auto-login using netplwiz, test it from the Run bar
Windows 8/8.1 might block passwords via local accounts, but you have to select the user—though that feels a bit cumbersome.
I'm using Windows 10 in the latest beta version and don't require a password. It seems the switch from a Microsoft account to a local account might have caused this change. If it doesn't work, let me know so I can check your settings. Please be sure my setup boots directly to the desktop without any restrictions on my end.