Windows 10: How to disable Lock screen? - Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Hello all,I decided to follow this video on how to disable lock screen as I only use my laptop at home and find it unnecessary to login.https://youtu.be/XNiMPJbaags?t=127 Explained around 2:07My version of windows does not have the personalization folder, so I followed what the person did.https://prnt.sc/13hd59aInitially I wrote the DWORD as NolockScreen without L being capitalized, and after I fixed it I got a message saying the value already exists but I was able to change it anyway.I haven't restarted yet, is it safe for me to disable lock screen this way? Does my edition of windows no

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Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

Hi Edward,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if lock screen feature is enabled on the computer.



To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• What is the edition of Windows 10 installed on the computer?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to disable the lock screen and check if it helps.

How to disable Lock screen on Windows 10 group policy:

If wanted to turn off lock screen pictures, then I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn off lock screen pictures through group policy editor.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Type "gpedit.msc" without the quotes in the run box and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Then follow the path below:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization

4. Now on the right side, Double click that
Do not display the lock screen option.

5. Set the option as Enabled.

6. Click on Apply and then click on
Ok.

7. Close Group policy editor and restart your computer.

Note: The above steps is applicable to Windows 10 pro version.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with disabling lock screen on the computer, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

That worked!

Thank you very much!

cs

my version does not allow gpedit.msc- please provide instructions on how to skip the lock screen and go to login for the rest of us. this is a very annoying step

 

Windows 10: How to disable lock screen to show login screen directly.

That worked!

Thank you very much!

cs