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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

How to Have Windows 8 Log On to a User Account Automatically at Startup

EXAMPLE: Windows 8 Log On Screen

Here's How:

1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box, then type in netplwiz and press Enter.


2. Do either step 3 or 4 below for what you would like to do.


3. To Turn On Automatic Log On for a User AccountNOTE: You could also use this step to change what user account you would like Windows 8 to log on to automatically at startup.


A) Check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box. (see screenshot below)



B) Select the User Name of the user account that you want to have Windows 8 log on to automatically at startup. (see screenshot above)


C) Uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)




D) Enter the password of the selected user account twice, and click on OK. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If the selected user account does not have a password created for it, then leave the password fields empty.




4. To Turn Off Automatic Log On for All Users

A) Check the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer box, and click on OK. (see screenshot below step 3A)

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