Windows 10: Windows 11 - Sign-in screen questions - Password Reveal Option missing and how to set...

Two questions about sign-in screen - 1. There is an eye icon to check what you typed is correct in Windows 10 to reveal password, so you can can check what you typed before hitting submit. Can others see this eye icon on the sign in screen? Is there a reveal password option for Windows 11? 2. Can one change the sign in screen time out period? If you don't sign-in straight away, the screen goes to sleep mode or something within seconds. Very annoying. I can change the screen saver time out fof period once logged in, but can't find how to extend time out period for sign-in screen.

:)

 

Win 11 Sign In - Forgot Password

If you use a local admin account in Windows 11 and you have forgotten your password, the following tips will help you perfectly resolve your issue. Procedures with screenshots Please read the details.

Tip 1: Reset Windows 11 Local Admin Password by Answering Security Questions.

Step 1: On the Windows 11 login screen, you will get a message says the password is incorrect after you entered a wrong password. Select “OK” to go back.

Step 2: There will be a password reset link appears under the password box. Select the Reset password link.

Step 3: Give the pre-set answers to your security questions.

Step 4: Type a new password twice and then click “OK”.

Step 5: You will now be able to sign in as usual with the new password.

Tip 2: Reset Windows 11 Local Administrator Password with Password Reset Disk.

Step 1: In the Windows 11 login screen, select your local administrator. When you enter a wrong password, you will get a message says the password is incorrect. Select “OK” to back into the login screen.

Step 2: Windows 11 gives you a link for resetting the local administrator password. Now insert your password reset disk and then select the reset password link under the password box.

Step 3: Password reset wizard appears, click on “Next”.

Step 4: Select the password reset disk you inserted and then click “Next”.

Step 5: Type a new password and retype it to confirm. Click “Next”. Then finish.

Tip 3: Reset Windows 11 Local Administrator Password with Command Prompt. (Require Windows Install Media)

Note: If you use this, please make sure that you complete the following steps. The important thing is you need to replace the utilman file with cmd and this must be happened in your system drive.

Step 1: Boot your computer from an official Windows 11 installation DVD/USB disk. When Windows setup screen appears, select “Next”.

Step 2: Select “Repair your computer” link.

Step 3: Under “Choose an option”, select “Troubleshoot”.

Step 4: Under “Troubleshoot”, select “Command Prompt”.

Step 5: At the command window, type the following commands. (Press Enter key after each command)

1. Move c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe c:\ (If your system drive is not in C, please replace C with yours.)
   
2. Copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe
   

Step 6: Remove the Windows installation disk and then use the following computer to reboot the computer: type “wpeutil reboot” and then press Enter key.

Step 7: PC reboots and loads the Windows 11 login screen. Click “Ease of access” icon.

Step 8: Command Prompt window appears. Type “net user administrator 123456” and then press Enter key. The new password 123456 is what you want.

 

password sign in

Hi,

About your concern with typing the password after being idle, it is actually recommended to activate for security reasons.

If you wish to disable it, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click on Sign in options.
• On the right side, you will see required sign in.
• Change it to Never.

Let us know how it goes.

 

No Sign-In After Sleep Windows 11 [SOLVED]

A similar thread from last year was locked, so I thought I would post my solution here.

I wanted Windows 11 to bypass any password, lock-screen, or sign-in, both at startup and when waking from sleep. "Require Sign-In" was missing from sign-in options, so I had to trick Windows. I am running Windows 11 Pro with a local account. Here is what I did to fix the issues:

No Sign-In After Sleep:

1. From start menu, got to "Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options," and click "Password."

2. Click "Add" and create a password. Note that once this step is complete, the hidden "Require Sign-in" option is revealed. You may have to close and re-open "Settings" if it doesn't appear immediately.

3. From same menu, click "Require Sign-in" and click "Never."

4. Go back to "Password" and select "Change." Do not enter a new password. Leave all spaces blank and confirm your blank password. This is equivalent to having no password. You may notice that the "Require Sign-in" option is hidden again. But do not fret, Windows remembers your "Never require sign-in" preference! Now windows should open from sleep and take you straight to where you left off with no interruption. This worked for me.

No Lock-Screen at Startup:

For this, I turned off the lock-screen by using the group policy editor. There is sufficient information available on this topic, so I will not write the steps here. Once these steps are followed, Windows boots straight to the desktop with no lock-screen interruption.