Windows 10: Again, Windows 10 Lock Screen Password

My PW is the same for Lock Screen and MS account. I want them to be different. I know they're stupidly designed to be the same. If I go to my account in Settings and click on "Sign in with a local account instead," what happens exactly? I used to have a Local Account and switched it to a MS Account. If I click on that link do I wind up setting up a new Local account, does it re-activate my original Local Account, what exactly? When I shut down my computer does it come back up with the account that was active when I turned it off? If I go to a Local Account and change the password, does it change only the Lock Screen password, not my MS Account password? I don't use MS apps or games. Is there anything else I need to be concerned about? One person who answers questions here said something about MS apps/games sometimes changing a Local Account to a MS Account, something like that. Anybody know anything about this?


Whoever responds, please answer my specific questions. You can lecture me if you want, fine, but please answer my questions. Once I have the requisite facts and information, I'll make the right decision for me. I couldn't care less what MS wants; I will do what's best for me.


Thanks.

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Windows 10 lock screen password

We appreciate the details that you've provided. We suggest that you remove the lock screen password by following the steps below:

• On the Windows search bar, type in Netplwiz and select the top most result.This window gives you access to Windows user accounts and many password controls.
• Right at the top is a checkmark next to the option labeled Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.
  Uncheck that.
• Click Apply and it will prompt you for your current password. Enter it twice. The next time you reboot, or your PC wakes up from a nap, you’ll no longer need to type in your password.

Let us know the results.

 

change the lock screen password

Hi Eric,

Let us resolve you concern regarding on how you can change your lock screen password. We suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Press the Windows key; then, select Settings.
• Click Accounts; then, Sign-In Options.
• Tap the Change button in the Password section.
• Re-enter your password; then, create a new password.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

Lock Screen Password

Hi Eashwar,

About your concern on enabling password protected lock screen, follow the steps below:

• Go to Settings > Click Accounts.
• On the right panel select Sign-in options > Under Password you'll see the option to add password.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Keep us posted with the result.