Windows 10: PC requires password before there is any display output

Hello,My PC usually takes a few seconds to boot up as I have an SSD installed. However, over the past couple of days, I have noticed that my PC takes significantly longer to boot. The only way I can get the PC to boot and have a display output is by entering my desktop password, after which I get to the log-in screen and enter my password for the second time. If I do not enter my password my PC remains without display for what I assume is an indefinite amount of timeI have no clue what caused this and cannot seem to find anyone with a similar issue. Any help or advice as to what caused this a

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Enable Require password on Wake up Windows 10

To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest disabling and
enabling the Require a password on wakeup settings on your power plan
by following the steps below:

• Open the Advanced power settings for your current chosen
  power plan.
• Click on the Change settings that are currently unavailable link.
• Set the Require a password on wakeup settings to Yes
  or No, and click on OK.

Once done with the steps, let us know how it goes.

 

Require Password after sleep not working.

Hi,

About your concern in removing the password in your PC. Please follow the troubleshooting steps below:

• Click “Start”, type “Power Options” in the start search box, and press “Enter”.
• Click on “Require Password on Wakeup” on the left pane.
• Select the option “Change settings that are unavailable”.
• Select the option “Don't require a password".

Feel free to post back if you have other concerns.

 

How to Log in to my PC without requiring a password

Hi,

Using a Microsoft account to sign in to your computer requires password. To help you resolve your concern, we suggest to create a new local account on your computer. Kindly follow the steps below:

• 
  Press Windows + R key and type in netplwiz and hit
  Enter.
  
• 
  When you create a user account, you can choose between two types of accounts: a local account for that PC or a Microsoft account. We recommend using a Microsoft account.
  
• 
  Click on Add.
  
• 
  Click on Sign in without Microsoft account.
  
• 
  Click on Local account and enter the details (don’t give any password).
  
• 
  Click on OK and sign out from the current account and sign in to the new created account.
  

Let us know if you have further questions.