Windows 10: Windows 10 computer suddenly requiring password again

I have a Windows 10 computer, which I have had for a while now.

I had shut off the requirement for a password when turning it on. This has been fine for over a year. Never needing to enter a password.

However, for the past 2 days, I have needed to enter the password.


I searched online and re-found the instructions for shutting off the need for a password. I went to "netplwiz" and the box is still unchecked. So nothing has changed. Yet, 2 mornings in a row, I have needed the password.


What could be causing this?


Thanks





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Password suddenly required to start computer

I have been using Windows 10 for over a year (OS build 14393.693) and never set up a password since the computer is in my home and I'm the only user. Suddenly, two days ago, I'm required to have a password to log on. I was able to get in using my Microsoft
account login. I've read the various suggestions from one or two years ago, such as typing "netplwiz" and unchecking the "users must enter..." box. This did not solve the problem. I do
not want to use a password or PIN. I tried a system restore, but it failed. Here are my questions:

1. Was there a recent Microsoft update that has suddenly required this login?

2. How can I revert back to not needing a password or PIN to open my computer?

3. If I have to log in with a Microsoft account password, does that mean Microsoft has access to my computer?

Thanks.

 

Win 10 suddenly requires a password

I am a newcomer to Windows 10, and for the first three weeks I owned the computer I booted up without any password. Because nobody else has access to this computer, I don't really need one.

But suddenly today, when I woke the computer up, I was locked out because it wanted a password. I had no idea which password it wanted, but, after several mistakes, I finally figured out that it wanted my Microsoft Account password.

My questions:

1. Why did it suddenly require a password?

2. How do I stop its requiring a password?

I am, of course, administrator, and I noticed in User Accounts that, as administrator, my account is password protected and that can't be changed. I have no idea what that password is, as I've never had to use it. Is it the MS Account password?

Thanks.

 

Upgrading to windows 10 suddenly creates a password to my computer???

Hi David,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and frustration you have been through. I will be glad to assist you.

If you are using a Microsoft Account you cannot remove password because of the security reasons. I would suggest you to create a new local account from which you can log in and avoid login password and pin. Follow the steps below.

Refer the link below and create new Local account.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-local-user-account-in-windows-10

Follow the steps below to avoid log in password.

• Press “Windows Key + R”.
• Type “netplwiz”.
• And select the Local account and uncheck the option "user must enter user name and password to use this computer".

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back to us with the information required, if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Thanks