How to disable the Windows 8 lock screen
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How to bypass the Windows 8 lock screen
To remove the lock screen entirely, so that locking is just a plain password prompt — and booting up goes straight to the same password prompt — just follow these very simple steps.
The change is immediate. Go ahead and press Win+L and admire your new, minimal lock screen.
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windows-8-lock-screen-640x353.jpg
How to bypass the Windows 8 lock screen
To remove the lock screen entirely, so that locking is just a plain password prompt — and booting up goes straight to the same password prompt — just follow these very simple steps.
- Hit the Start key, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. This will open the Local Group Policy Editor.
- Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization
- Double click “Do not display the lock screen,” and select Enabled from the dialog that pops up. Click OK.
The change is immediate. Go ahead and press Win+L and admire your new, minimal lock screen.
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