Tweaking the Sign-in Experience
Windows 8 by default has a new start screen, where you can add notifications, alarms and so on, but what if you don’t want that, or you want to make users press CTRL+ALT+DELETE first, then this post is something you should read!
[alert-note]Tweaking your system can be a dangerous thing to do, we always recommend you make a backup before you begin! However the tweaks in this post should never damage your system[/alert-note]Skip the Sign-In screen.
Windows 8 does not offer the possibility to skip the sign-in screen by default, however, it’s not that hard to skip it.
- Open Netplwiz by following one of three methods below
- On your keyboard press the Windows + R key at the same time, then type Netplwiz and hit enter.
- On your keyboard press the Windows + W key at the same time, then type Netplwiz and hit enter.
- Open Start, then type netplwiz and hit enter.
- Select the Account you wish to sign-in with automatically
- Then uncheck the box “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer“
- Click on Apply, you will be prompted to enter your password twice.
- Click on OK
Windows should now no longer ask for a password when it boots.
[alert-warning]This does however not remove the need to enter a password after locking, hibernating or resuming from stand-by[/alert-warning] [divider]Secure Sign-In: Press Control-Alt-Delete
Used within many networks, ctrl+alt+delete has been around for many years. Some home users however wish to use it as well, this guide will help you set that up
- Open Netplwiz by following one of three methods below
- On your keyboard press the Windows + R key at the same time, then type Netplwiz and hit enter.
- On your keyboard press the Windows + W key at the same time, then type Netplwiz and hit enter.
- Open Start, then type netplwiz and hit enter.
- Open the Advanced tab
- Check the box “Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete“