Windows 10: netplwiz

I just got netplwiz to show the checkbox.I get that Microsoft wants to take a security first standpoint, and that is great.It's just that you hide some things now that I have to hunt for them.For instance, after a clean install on Windows 10 not 11 on this because, of course, I don't have the security chip, I had everything set up with my Live ID. I want this laptop to boot straight up, but you make it so hard and difficult now to find the netplwiz option. Now, it looks like you have to do a registry entry just to do that. Of course, I have been wrong before, but you have taken this out of t

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Strange User Not in NETPLWIZ

It should only be listed in netplwiz if it is active. In a command prompt, type net users to get a list of all user accounts (active or not). Type net user guest to see full details for that one account, including whether the system thinks it's active.

 

Netplwiz

Hello GregJohnson6,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Please follow these steps:

1. Type netplwiz in the search box at the bottom left corner of the desktop. Then click on “netplwiz” on the pop-up menu.

2. In User Accounts dialog box, check the box next to 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer'. Then click OK button.

3. Restart your PC then you can log in using a password.

Hope this helps!

 

Account gone from netplwiz user list

I changed my name in netplwiz and my acc in the list is gone