Don't want to sign in on start up

Legacy_user

Since yesterday when I started an account with microsoft, when i start up my laptop (W10) I have to sign in which I don't want.

Googled and saw go to settings, type innetplwiz and untick the sign in box, but cannot find that route, Can anyone make it simpler please?

[Deleted User]

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security-winpc/how-do-i-disable-login-password-netplwiz-not/fe364f1a-31f9-4a56-a318-5000425aab98

First reply, you'll need to input your Windows password to confirm.

AndyPix

You cant auto log in with a microsoft account unfortunately ..


I hate the idea of using a microsoft account anyway and would highly advise using a local account instead

neilmcl

OP, what I would advise is to keep your Microsoft account as it is as an Admin account and create a 2nd local account. Once you logged in to the local account from the lock screen it should bypass the lock screen from then on and log you straight in automatically.

[Deleted User]

AndyPix wrote: »

You cant auto log in with a microsoft account unfortunately ..


I hate the idea of using a microsoft account anyway and would highly advise using a local account instead

Are we talking about the Windows log in screen or something else? You can certainly do it with Windows as I've just double checked in case they'd changed it with a recent update.

System

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security-winpc/how-do-i-disable-login-password-netplwiz-not/fe364f1a-31f9-4a56-a318-5000425aab98

First reply, you'll need to input your Windows password to confirm.

I followed that through and it didnt work for me, will read what the others say, then try your link again, thanks

System

AndyPix wrote: »

You cant auto log in with a microsoft account unfortunately ..


I hate the idea of using a microsoft account anyway and would highly advise using a local account instead

So do I now, I'm thinking , is it worth it for a ruddy calendar. Equally how easy it it to delete a microsoft account?, how would I be affected?.

System

I have closed my microsoft account, they say there are 60 days to recover it if needed. Going to reboot now to see what happens.

If I don't come back, you'll know I've ****** it up.

AndyPix

^^ OOPS - Iv never done that so no idea whats going to happen now lol


Go to settings => accounts , pick your account
Click "sign in with local account instead"

neilmcl

islandman wrote: »

I have closed my microsoft account, they say there are 60 days to recover it if needed. Going to reboot now to see what happens.

If I don't come back, you'll know I've ****** it up.

Why would you want to close your MS account, there's really no need. As suggested simply set up a local account on the laptop and use that to log in.

System

Well, there is good news and there is bad news.

The good is that I'm still here.
The bad is that I still had to sign in.

I've noted your subsequent comments but have to appear in the garden to assist to avoid "issues".