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3 Ways to Remove your Windows 10 Password
You can do this using Command Prompt
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Updated onMarch 4, 2024
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While using passwords and PINs is good for preventing unauthorized access to a PC, not everybody likes them, especially on their home computer. This is obvious by the number of users looking for ways toremove their Windows 10 password.
If you don’t want to provide your login information every time, this guide will show you how to remove the security feature for good.
Is it safe to remove my Windows 10 password?
Whether or not removing your Windows 10 password is safe depends on where and how you use your device. For example, a home PC with controlled accesscan be left without a password.
However, if you use your computer in a public location with unrestricted access, it is advised to use a password or PIN for privacy’s sake.
How can I remove Windows 10 password?
1. Use the Settings app
The first method to remove your Windows 10 password is through the Settings app. However, things might not be straightforward if you use a Microsoft account.
In this case, you need to switch to a local account first by following the steps below:
After switching to a local account, you can now proceed to remove your Windows 10 password.
2. Via User accounts
Another effective option to remove your Windows 10 password is to go via the user account feature. This provides a quicker option to perform this task.
This is easier if you are using the local account and not the Microsoft account.
3. Use Command Prompt
The last option available is to use Command Prompt to use your Windows 10 password. This takes you to the user account page, where you can disable the feature. You can alsoremove BIOS password via Command Promptas described in our guide, so take a closer look.
Privacy and security are among the endearing features of the Windows OS, and it is not surprising that users are provided multiple options to secure their PCs.
However, if you want to remove your Windows 10 password, you can use one of the multiple options in this guide.r
If you lose your password and need aWindows 10 password recoverytool, check our guide for the top options available.
We also have a guide on how toreset Windows 7 password without logging in, so if you’re still using this OS, don’t hesitate to check it out.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below the option you enjoy using.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
Away from computers, he is either reading or watching football!
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.