Lockscreen without password


  1. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #1

    Lockscreen without password


    Hi to everyone!

    I have a laptop with Windows 10 Home (updated). I have already disabled the option to insert my password on boot and logon. I would like to use the lockscreen as I did with a screensaver, no security issues. Problem is that every time I want to go back to the desktop, I have to insert my password. Is there a way or an hack of some sort do disable the password request and return back directly from the lockscreen to the desktop?

    Thanks in advance,

    Alpha
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  2. Posts : 5,169
    64bit Win 10 Pro ver 21H2
       #2

    You could try selecting the "Don't require a password" setting as shown below. Note: you will need to click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable" before you can make the selection.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...dows-10-a.html


    Lockscreen without password-2016-02-25.png

    Also make sure that you have not selected the display login setting for your screensaver.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    Lockscreen without password-2016-02-25-1-.png
    Last edited by Brink; 25 Feb 2016 at 09:04. Reason: added tuttorial link for more info
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  3. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #3

    If I'm not mistaken, Windows will always make you click on something from a locked state:

    Lockscreen without password-dec262015180107.png

    You could try 'Turn off Display'
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  4. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thank you philc and Edwin for your quick response!
    @PhilC: unfortunately, both options are already set as you shown (power saver - system settings and screensaver setting).
    @Edwin: wherever I click, Windows asks me for the password, ever.

    Damn. Any ideas?
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  5. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #5

    AlphaUMi said:
    Thank you philc and Edwin for your quick response!
    @PhilC: unfortunately, both options are already set as you shown (power saver - system settings and screensaver setting).
    @Edwin: wherever I click, Windows asks me for the password, ever.

    Damn. Any ideas?
    Even if you used a local account, it might require you to click on 'Sign in', as per my screenshot, from a locked state.
    You could try 'Turn Off Display' pressing the physical Power button, setting:

    Lockscreen without password-000082.jpg
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  6. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #6

    Yeah, it wants you to click on something from a locked or signed out state, even with a local account,

    Lockscreen without password-feb252016100822.png
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  7. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Edwin said:
    Even if you used a local account, it might require you to click on 'Sign in', as per my screenshot, from a locked state.
    You could try 'Turn Off Display' pressing the physical Power button, setting:

    Lockscreen without password-000082.jpg
    Thank you again Edwin, I've tried what you suggested. But the only thing that happens is that the display turns off. The lockscreen isn't affected at all. I can lock the computer on demand with Win+L key if I want, but the issue remains: Windows asks me for the password.

    Smartphones with Android, that are more at risk of theft or security issues allow you to disable password if you want to. But this is a home computer. I begin to think Microsoft took the definition of "lockscreen" in the strongest way.

    EDIT: I do not have a "Sign in" button. I have a text field for password insertion. Maybe you do not have set up a password at all?
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  8. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #8

    AlphaUMi said:
    Thank you again Edwin, I've tried what you suggested. But the only thing that happens is that the display turns off. The lockscreen isn't affected at all. I can lock the computer on demand with Win+L key if I want, but the issue remains: Windows asks me for the password.

    Smartphones with Android, that are more at risk of theft or security issues allow you to disable password if you want to. But this is a home computer. I begin to think Microsoft took the definition of "lockscreen" in the strongest way.

    EDIT: I do not have a "Sign in" button. I have a text field for password insertion. Maybe you do not have set up a password at all?
    Correct. I switched to a local account with no password.

    The only other thing I can suggest is, create a photo screensaver with your desired image, then turn off screensaver settings. Then, navigate to "C:\Windows\System32\PhotoScreensaver.scr" and create a shortcut to the 'PhotoScreensaver.scr' file and pin it to your taskbar or quick launch and click it to engage:

    Lockscreen without password-000087.jpg

    EDIT: Mind you, it won't be the Lock Screen with the date and time on it though!
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  9. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Eheheh! Your workaround sounds like: "Do you live in Siberia but want the scenery of Central Park? Print an high resolution poster, then attach it just outside your windows, an then admire the scenery...

    Just a joke, thanks anyway!
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  10. Posts : 4
    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
       #10

    I may be too late for posting this. Hopefully useful for others.

    Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Require sign in > Set it to never

    Lockscreen without password-untitled.jpg
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