If you are the only "user" of the computer, which also does not contain any important information, then most likely you will want to get rid of the regular password entry when entering your account.
Of course, when the password consists of only a few numbers or letters, you can enter it easily. However, there are complex passwords that are hard to remember (numbers, letters, special characters). That is why some users eventually decide to disable it altogether.
Of course, for security reasons, a password is simply necessary, especially when it comes to a computer in the office. In other cases, you can turn it off. However, not all users know how to do this, which sometimes annoys them greatly.
In Windows 8, there are several ways to remove a password at login. This will be discussed further. Which one to use? It all depends on the situation.
Disabling a password using the utility
In order to disable the Windows 8 password, refer to the “Run” utility, which can be called up by simultaneously pressing the “Win” and “R” buttons. You can also click RMB on the Start icon (lower right corner) and select the appropriate option. In the window that opens, you will need to enter the command "netplwiz", and then click "OK".
The User Accounts page appears on the screen. Select the "account" from which you want to remove the password. If the option “Require username and password” is checked, then remove the checkbox and press “Enter”. Enter a valid password and confirm it. It remains to restart the system, and the changes will take effect.
Now you know how to reset your password in Windows 8, so you can get rid of it yourself. At the same time, remember that it is recommended to do this only when you are using a computer alone.
Disabling the password through "PC Settings"
You can also get rid of the need to enter your password regularly by using another method. Move the cursor to the right side of the screen to open the Charms Bar. Here, select the “Parameters” section (gear image), and then “Change computer settings”.
A window has appeared where you need to open the "Users" section. If you are under a Microsoft account, then switch to the local one by clicking the appropriate button. Now select the "Change Password" option. A window will open where you need to specify your current password and click "Next".
In the “Change Password” window that opens, you will be asked to enter a new password and a hint for it. But you do not need to do this, because you want to remove the password at the entrance in Windows 8 . Just click “Next” and restart your computer. After the operation, you will see that the password request will be disabled.
Disabling the password when exiting Sleep mode
When exiting the "Hibernation" or "Sleep" mode, as a rule, it is also required to specify the password of the Windows 8 account. This is especially inconvenient when the laptop goes into "Sleep mode" by simply closing the lid.
In other cases, the computer is configured in such a way that the "Sleep" turns on after a certain time, for example, 15 minutes. As a result, if you depart to drink coffee, then, having returned, you will be forced to enter the password again.
Various situations contribute to the fact that many users want to turn off the password request when exiting the "Sleep" mode. You can do it yourself. Right-click on the “Start” icon and go to “Power Management” in the context menu . Then, in the menu on the left, open "Request password upon waking up" and click on the link that allows you to change inaccessible parameters. Set the checkbox next to the "Do not ask for password" option.
The last step is to save the changes.
What to do if you forgot your password?
So, you already know how to reset a password in Windows 8, but what to do when you forgot it or lost a notebook, where was it written? Some novice users panic, and they see the only way out in reinstalling Windows. In fact, there is another way to solve the problem.
On the Internet you can find various utilities to reset a forgotten password. For example, use the Recover my Password program. You will need to create a bootable flash drive or disk. By the way, this is a free utility that is recommended to be downloaded from the official site.
When you make a bootable USB flash drive, you will need to start the system from it. To do this, go to the BIOS and open the Boot Device Priority subkey, where you need to select a device. Then, in the utility, select your OS, and then indicate that you want to reset the password. Mark the user and click the Reset / Unlock button.
Useful Tips
In order not to be in an unpleasant situation, it is better to follow a few simple recommendations:
- You can remove the password at the entrance in Windows 8, but do it only if you are sure that the confidential information on your computer will not be available to other users.
- As for the passwords themselves, try not to make them too light. It is desirable that the password consist of numbers and letters.
- Remember that in the eighth version of Windows there are two types of accounts: user and Microsoft. Removing the second is undesirable.
- Removing a Windows 8 password is easy enough. However, if you decide not to do this, write it down somewhere in a notebook and keep it in a safe place.
By the way, it is not necessary to use the Run utility (Win + R) to enter the netplwiz command there. On the initial screen, you can immediately call up the Charms Bar and use the search function.
Conclusion
So, now without the help of specialists, you can remove the password at the entrance to Windows 8. As you can see, this is not so difficult. Moreover, there are several ways, which means that you can choose the most convenient for yourself.
Of course, in previous versions of Windows, password removal is a bit easier. But this is most likely due to the fact that many users are not yet accustomed to the G8 interface and forget about two types of accounts.
If you do not remember the password and therefore want to reset it, then in this situation you will need to act a little differently - find a good utility (preferably free), get acquainted with its capabilities, download and install the program on your computer. However, this, in principle, is not a big problem.