If you trust others, then you do not need to password protect your Windows computer.
Entering the Windows password at the logon screen can take a long time. You also won’t be able to log into Windows because you forgot your password
So today, let’s learn how to create a new (and blank) password – or remove it entirely.
Use netplwiz.exe
Use netplwiz.exe
This executable file is a hidden tool that gives you control over user accounts on your computer. As long as you are logged in with an administrator account, you can do this in a number of ways. Just choose the easiest way for you.
At the top of the list of the easiest ways to do this is by accessing your computer’s command line. After all, this program is designed for advanced administrative processes. This will fix various Windows related issues.
- To get started, press the Windows key to open the Start menu, find Command Prompt, and then run the program.
- After starting the program, type netplwiz.exe and press Enter to continue.
- You can also refer to Run to do this. Press the Windows button, type Run and open the program.
- Type netplwiz.exe and click OK.
- After you have run netplwiz.exe , the User Accounts window will open. There, select your account name.
- Since you ran the command netplwiz.exe , the User Accounts window will now appear . There, specify your user account name.
- If you have multiple user accounts, select the one you want to log into without a password.
- When you’re ready to create a user account, simply go to the Users tab.
- setting When you’re ready for your user account, simply click on the Users tab.
- Find the section that says users must enter a username and password to use this computer. Once you see it, uncheck the box next to it.
- Click Apply to confirm the change.
- A window will open. It allows you to configure your computer so that the user does not have to log in with a username and password.
- Select a user account or enter your username. Then remember to leave the Password and Confirm Password fields blank. Then click “OK”.
- This will return you to the User Accounts window. It’s time to finalize the changes you made. You can do this by clicking OK.
- Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and start the program.
- Select User Accounts.
- Select Change Account Type.
- Select a user account.
- Once you load this user account, you will be taken to another window. There select “Create Password”.
- Remember to leave all fields blank after opening a new window. This includes a field that asks you to enter a password hint . Then click “Create Password”.
- Please connect your USB stick first.
- Press the Windows key, then find and launch Control Panel.
- Open User Accounts.
- Here again select User Accounts.
- When a new screen opens, focus on the left control panel under the Main Control Panel section. There select “Create a password reset disk”.
- Then follow the instructions. Then, unplug the USB drive and store it in a safe place.
- First, restart your computer. When Windows starts up, press the F8 key. From the Safe Mode options, select Command Prompt Safe Mode.
- Enter net users here. This allows you to view user accounts on your computer.
- Then enter your account with a new password. Be sure to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Select your user account
Choose your user account
If you want to set up multiple user accounts so you can log in without a password, this won’t be a problem. All you have to do is repeat this process for each user account.
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Choose the correct setting
Choose the correct
Use the control panel
Use the control panel
It is very easy to use the command line and run programs with netplwiz.exe. But there is an alternative.
Create a password reset disk
Create a password reset disk
If you wish, you can also fix this problem by resetting your old password using a password reset disk.
This method is most useful when you completely forgot your old password. If you can no longer log into your computer in the normal way, then this is the solution.
As long as your USB stick or drive is with you, you can retrieve your old credentials and sign in to your account. From there, you can erase your password and set up an account to log into Windows automatically.
Use Safe Mode
Use safe mode
This method is also useful when you switch to a USB drive to recover your old password and create a new one.
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