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Old February 26th 15, 05:26 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Spalls Hurgenson
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Default 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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Old February 26th 15, 08:36 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Paul
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Default Boot to password?

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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Old February 27th 15, 12:10 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Big_Al[_4_]
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Default Boot to password?

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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Old February 27th 15, 12:38 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Big_Al[_4_]
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Default Boot to password?

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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Old February 27th 15, 03:36 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Spalls Hurgenson
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Default Boot to password?

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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