How to Deactivate Password on Windows 10, 11 Computer

For many personal computer users, a login password can become more inconvenient than a benefit, especially on secure, private devices. Removing it can help you access your desktop faster, simplify startup, and streamline everyday computer use. If you're tired of entering your login password every time you start your computer, you're not alone. However, please remember, for security reasons, this is only recommended on trusted devices inaccessible by others.

How to deactivate password on Windows 10 in 3 ways (need to log in)

Here are three effective methods to deactivate or remove the login password on Windows 10. Each method is beginner-friendly and doesn’t require any advanced technical knowledge.

Way 1. How to turn off password login on Windows 10

For users who are using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, completely removing the password is not possible since your credentials are linked to your online account. However, you can configure your computer to automatically sign in, creating the illusion of an account without a password.

Step 1. Begin by opening the Start menu on your Windows 10 device.

Step 2. In the search bar, type "netplwiz" and select the top result to open the Control Panel.

Step 3. Within the Control Panel, locate the "Users for this computer" section and select the account for which you want to remove the password.

Step 4. Now, uncheck the option that says "User must enter a user name and password to use this computer".

Step 5. Click the Apply button to save the changes.

Step 6. You will then be prompted to confirm your Microsoft account information to enable automatic sign-in.

Step 7. Once confirmed, click the OK button.

Step 8. Finally, click the OK button again to exit the User Accounts window.

After following these steps, your device will automatically sign in without requiring you to enter it every time you restart your computer.

Way 2. Remove Windows 10 password from Settings

How to remove a password from a computer startup? If you are using a local account in Windows 10, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 10 device.

Step 2. Click on "Accounts" to access the accounts settings.

Step 3. In the left sidebar, select "Sign-in options."

Step 4. Under the "Manage how you sign in to your device" section, locate the "Password" option.

Step 5. Click the "Change" button next to the Password option.

Step 6. You will be prompted to confirm your current account password.

Step 7. Enter your current password and click the "Next" button.

Step 8. In the "New password" and "Confirm password" fields, leave them blank to remove the password entirely.

Step 9. Click the "Next" button to proceed.

Step 10. Finally, click the "Finish" button to save the changes.

Way 3. How to turn off login password on Windows 10 using CMD

How to remove password at startup Windows 10? You can try using Command Prompt, but please note that this method can only be used to remove the password for a local account.

Step 1. Open the Start menu on your Windows 10 device.

Step 2. Search for "Command Prompt", right-click on the top result, and select the "Run as administrator" option.

Step 3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter to view all the user accounts: net user

Step 4. Identify the account for which you want to remove the password.

Step 5. To change the password for the desired account, type the following command and press Enter: net user USERNAME *

Step 6. Replace "USERNAME" with the name of the standard or administrator account you wish to update.

Step 7. Press Enter twice when prompted, without entering any new password. This will remove the existing password for the account.

After completing these steps, the account will no longer require a password for sign-in. If you need to set a new password, you can use the same steps but provide a new password in step 5.

Bonus reading: How to remove a startup password without logging in

Setting a startup password can enhance your computer’s security, but it can become a problem if you forget the password or get locked out of your system. When standard recovery methods fail, it’s understandable to feel frustrated.

Fortunately, there’s a solution. In this section, we’ll show you how to remove a startup password without logging in by using AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional—a powerful, user-friendly tool designed to handle a wide range of disk and system issues on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7.

One of its standout features is the Password Reset function, which allows you to reset or remove forgotten passwords with just a few clicks. Thanks to its intuitive graphical interface, you won’t need to use complicated command lines. Best of all, AOMEI Partition Assistant is designed with data safety in mind, ensuring you can regain access to your system without risking data loss.

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Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. From the main interface, click on "Tools" and then select "Reset Windows Password."

Step 2. Next, click on "Next" to create a bootable USB using WinPE.

Step 3. Choose the USB device you have prepared and click on "Proceed."

Step 4. Read the provided information and confirm by clicking "Yes".

Step 5. Change the boot drive settings to allow the PC to boot from the USB device.

Step 6. Once AOMEI Partition Assistant appears, click on "Reset Password" and then proceed by clicking "Next".

Step 7. Select the desired username and features according to your requirements.

Step 8. To remove the password, click on "Remove Account Password".

Then you can confirm the operation and reboot your PC normally. The password will be removed.

Conclusion

In this guide, we explored several ways on how to deactivate password on Windows 10. From simple settings adjustments to powerful tools like AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional, there’s a method for every situation. Whether you want to turn off the password on Windows 10, remove login credentials, or reset a forgotten password, these options make the process quick and easy.

Beyond password management, AOMEI Partition Assistant includes many other helpful features, such as resizing, splitting, or merging disk partitions without data loss, and migrating OS to SSD, converting MBR to GPT without reinstalling Windows... Also, it has the Server version for Windows Server users to manage Server devices.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is it safe to remove the login password on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your computer is in a secure environment and not accessible to others. For shared or public computers, it’s recommended to keep the login password for security.

Q2: Can I turn off password login if I use a Microsoft account?
No, Microsoft accounts require a password. To remove the password, you’ll need to switch to a local account first.

Q3: Will removing the password delete any of my files?
No. Removing or deactivating the password does not affect your data or installed software.