Windows 10: computer password protection

A recent update removed the password protection from my computer. I have been using this particular protection for years on my home computer so that anyone wanting access to anything on my computer must use a password to open my screen. That has been removed. I want it back!This is my personal use and personal device protection and that update that removed it is UNACCEPTABLE!WHY WAS IT REMOVED! HOW DO I GET IT BACK LIKE IT WAS BEFORE THAT UPDATE! I TRIED TO REMOVE THE UPDATE AND THAT DIDN'T WORK.I WANT MY PASSWORD PROTECTION BACK THE WAY IT WAS BEFORE!!!

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password protect

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community forum.

I would suggest you to provide some information to help you better.

• Are you referring to BIOS password as Boot password?
  
• Is it a login password which you are referring when Windows starts?

If Login password, provided you are using Local Account on Windows 10 you may follow the below steps:

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run command
  
• Type " control userpasswords2 "
• Select the account and uncheck "user must login with password"
• Select apply and Ok.

If Boot password you may have to contact your computer manufacturer.

Keep us posted to help you better.

 

Password Protecting Sensitive Data

Thanks. Sorry for the noobishness, but would the encrypted folders also be password protected so they couldn't be accessed even if the person had the computer or drive?

 

Issues with password protect video master player on windows 10

Hi Patrick,

Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Let us know how exactly are you trying to access the password protected videos on your computer.

Step 1: I suggest you to Turn on & off
Password protected sharing and check.

• Press Windows key, type sharing and click on
  Manage advanced sharing settings.
• Under Password protected sharing, try to torn on and off this feature and check with the status of this issue.

Refer:



Step 2: Also, Run Network Adapter troubleshooter

Network Adapter troubleshooter find and fix the problems with wireless and other Network Adapter.

• Click on Start; in the start search type
  Troubleshooter and hit Enter.
• In the left pane, click on View all.
• Click on Network Adapter Troubleshooter.
• Select Advance and click on
  Run as Administrator.
• Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing password protected videos on your computer for further assistance.

Thank you.