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Boot to password?
Is it possible to configure Win10 so that when it boots up, it goes
directly to the screen where you type in the password? Currently, it takes you to a screen with a clock on it. You have to click on that screen and it takes you to another screen where you have the opportunity to type in the password. I'd like to get rid of this extraneous step. Note I do /not/ want to avoid having to log-in altogether. I just don't see the need for the interstitial screen. It's like I'm on a smartphone or something and need to "swipe to unlock". (and while we are at it, are there any options to configure these screens, e.g., colors and backgrounds?) Thanks. |
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Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Is it possible to configure Win10 so that when it boots up, it goes directly to the screen where you type in the password? Currently, it takes you to a screen with a clock on it. You have to click on that screen and it takes you to another screen where you have the opportunity to type in the password. I'd like to get rid of this extraneous step. Note I do /not/ want to avoid having to log-in altogether. I just don't see the need for the interstitial screen. It's like I'm on a smartphone or something and need to "swipe to unlock". (and while we are at it, are there any options to configure these screens, e.g., colors and backgrounds?) Thanks. Do you see anything in... C:\Windows\Web\Screen It's possible those are the background screen images. If something were to happen to those images, that would be one way perhaps, to avoid the swipe screen. But I suppose just as easily, they could substitute a monochrome background if they can't get an image to work with. You might also look in the Registry, to see if the pointer to that image is stored in there. Paul |
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Spalls Hurgenson wrote on 2/26/2015 11:26 AM:
Is it possible to configure Win10 so that when it boots up, it goes directly to the screen where you type in the password? Currently, it takes you to a screen with a clock on it. You have to click on that screen and it takes you to another screen where you have the opportunity to type in the password. I'd like to get rid of this extraneous step. Note I do /not/ want to avoid having to log-in altogether. I just don't see the need for the interstitial screen. It's like I'm on a smartphone or something and need to "swipe to unlock". (and while we are at it, are there any options to configure these screens, e.g., colors and backgrounds?) Thanks. I have done it in Win8, can't remember what but google "disable lock screen" and you should find something that will lead you to Group Policy editor. You disable it in there. |
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Big_Al wrote on 2/26/2015 6:10 PM:
Spalls Hurgenson wrote on 2/26/2015 11:26 AM: Is it possible to configure Win10 so that when it boots up, it goes directly to the screen where you type in the password? Currently, it takes you to a screen with a clock on it. You have to click on that screen and it takes you to another screen where you have the opportunity to type in the password. I'd like to get rid of this extraneous step. Note I do /not/ want to avoid having to log-in altogether. I just don't see the need for the interstitial screen. It's like I'm on a smartphone or something and need to "swipe to unlock". (and while we are at it, are there any options to configure these screens, e.g., colors and backgrounds?) Thanks. I have done it in Win8, can't remember what but google "disable lock screen" and you should find something that will lead you to Group Policy editor. You disable it in there. Here, found it: To disable the lock screen use Group Policy Editor: WinKey+R to bring up the Run Dialog type in "gpedit.msc" (no quotes) and hit OK to start Local Group Policy Editor Navigate to Computer Configuration-Administrative Templates-Control Panel-Personalization Select "Do not display the lock screen" In the middle panel will be an "Edit policy setting" link Click that link and set this policy to "Enabled" Click OK and dismiss the Group Policy Editor window Now when your computer comes up from sleep or a boot you'll skip the lock screen. |
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On Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:38:23 -0500, Big_Al wrote:
Big_Al wrote on 2/26/2015 6:10 PM: Spalls Hurgenson wrote on 2/26/2015 11:26 AM: Is it possible to configure Win10 so that when it boots up, it goes directly to the screen where you type in the password? To disable the lock screen use Group Policy Editor: WinKey+R to bring up the Run Dialog type in "gpedit.msc" (no quotes) and hit OK to start Local Group Policy Editor Navigate to Computer Configuration-Administrative Templates-Control Panel-Personalization Select "Do not display the lock screen" In the middle panel will be an "Edit policy setting" link Click that link and set this policy to "Enabled" Click OK and dismiss the Group Policy Editor window Now when your computer comes up from sleep or a boot you'll skip the lock screen. Awesome. That did the trick. Thank you for the quick and precise answer. |
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