Windows 10: Windows 11 Automatic login

After upgrading to Windows 11, I am forced to select one of 2 users - both of them being myself-and then enter my PIN to login to the OS. Previously it used to login automatically

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[Tip] Automatic Login to Windows and Instantly lock the computer.

Problem: You like to leave XYZ program running 24/7, but XYZ program only starts when you log into the computer(XYZ can be whatever program you want). So when automatic updates hit and auto-restart your computer, the XYZ program doesn't start back up. You could not put a password on your user account, so the computer automatically logs onto your user account when it reboots, but that is insecure, and if you have nosy roommates/children/super intelligent monkeys, if there is no password they might get on your computer and find your huge collection of por...legally obtained songs...



Solution: Set Windows to automatically log into a password protected user account, and then instantly lock the computer.*Rockout :rockout: Here's how:

• I'm going to assume you already have your user account password protected. If not, setup a password for your user account now...I'll wait...ok, moving on.
• In the Run dialog type "control userpasswords2" without quotes. Then press OK.
  
  
  
• In the User Accounts window uncheck the box for "Users must enter a password to use this computer." Press OK.
  
  
  
• In the Automatically Log On window enter your username and password. Press OK.
  
  
  
• Open Notepad and type "rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkstation" without quotes.
  
  
  
• Save the text document as lock.bat. Make sure you change Save as type: from *.txt to *.*!
  
  
  
• Drag lock.bat into your Startup folder.
  
  
  

That is it. Now when the computer is rebooted it will automatically log in to your account, load any programs you want started, and lock the computer so a password is still required to use it.*Toast :toast:

A few notes:

• If you change the password for your user account, it will break the auto login. You will have to go back into control userpasswords2 and re-enter your login information.
• This should work with any recent version of Windows, I've tested it back to at least XP. You shouldn't be using anything older than that anyway.
• I've tested this with Win7 and Vista Home Premium and up. It should work on Home Basic and Starter as well, and it should work on XP Home, but I haven't tested this personally. The lower versions of Windows might not have the Control Userpasswords2 ability.
• This works with Server versions of Windows also.

 

Can't login to new computer w/Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.

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  Are you able to login to Microsoft Account on Web?
  
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  Have you installed any language pack?
  

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

Step 1: I suggest you to select the appropriate language in login screen at the bottom right corner and check if it helps.

Steps 2: Use On-screen keyboard in the login screen to login and check if it helps.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

How to login automatically to Windows 11

Technical Level: Intermediate.

Applies to: All Windows 11 editions.

Demonstrated on: Windows 11 Preview Build 22000.132.
Revision: 3.0.

Summary: Whenever you start your Windows 11, you have to select a user account on login screen and then sign in. You can opt If you are on a personal system with Windows 11 installed and you are the only user using it, you might want to eliminate password requirement each time you start your Windows 11. In this article, we will see how you can login automatically to your Windows 11.

Making Windows automatic logon is for your convenience only. It is most beneficial when you've a long password assigned to your account and you don't want to enter it each time you start your system. If you're on system with multiple users or if your system is not physically secured, you're not advised to enable automatic logon. Follow below steps only if you've physically secured your system and you're the only person using your system. If you like, you can save your confidential data to another drive and encrypt it using BitLocker drive encryption for additional security.

Steps to follow:

1. Open Settings app by pressing Windows+I keys. Go to Accounts > Sign-in options and make sure your user account has a password assigned.





2. After that, add a Windows Hello PIN or Fingerprint recognition or Facial recognition to your account.





3. Next, turn Off the For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts on this device option. If this option is greyed out, you can sign out and then sign in back to change it.





Note: If you want to use passwordless sign-in by entering Windows Hello PIN/Fingerprint/Face sign-in option, you can leave this option On and skip next steps mentioned here. Passwordless sign-in provides improved security, but you've to use the Windows Hello PIN/Fingerprint/Face sign-in option to login.

4. Press Windows + R and select Run, type netplwiz command.





5. In User Accounts window, on Users tab, uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer option.





6. Click Apply.





7. Type in your user account password and confirm it. Make sure you type in correct user account password here.





8. Click OK and then restart your system to check if you can login automatically.





If you followed above steps exactly as they're mentioned, you should be able to login automatically at startup on your Windows 11. This automatic login will be valid until you change your user account password. If you changed your account password, you need to follow the steps mentioned above again to enable automatic login.

If you need further help with above steps, refer this video guide:



That's it!

Reference: Turn on automatic logon in Windows (Microsoft Docs)