Tip #4777 - Disabling the Vista Startup Password
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Q:
Every time I go to log on to my Windows Vista computer, I have to
enter in my password. I was never really given a choice about that
and I would like to remove it. Can you please tell me how to do that?
Thanks!
A:
I sure can! I had this same
problem when I first started using my Windows Vista computer, so I
know exactly where you're coming from. Basically, when you first install
Vista and start using it, you are required to enter in a password
for your account. But after that, you're not really given a choice
to remove the password if you don't want it. You're just sort of stuck
typing it in every time and that can get old rather quickly!
Now,
if you're not the only one who uses your computer, it's sometimes
nice to have a password. It is a good security feature and it helps
to keep all of the different accounts separate from each other. But
what if you're the only one who ever uses your computer? In that case,
I say you should be able to get rid of the password prompt if you
want. Don't you agree?! Well, you're in luck, because that's exactly
what we're going to cover today. It's a very simple and fast procedure,
so let's take a look and see what we've got!
If
you'd like to bypass the Windows Vista log on process and remove your
password, just follow these steps:
1.)
Go to Start, Control Panel.
2.)
Click on the User Accounts and Family Safety link.
3.)
Next, click on the User Accounts link.
4.)
Under the "Make changes to your user account"
section, click on the Remove Your Password link for
your account.
5.)
On the next screen that comes up, enter in your current password.
6.)
Click on the Remove Password button to confirm everything.
7.)
Close out of all the open windows and restart your computer. That
will allow you to test the system to make sure your password really
was removed.
That's it! From
now on, when you start up your Vista computer, you will be taken to
your desktop automatically and you will no longer have to worry about
a password. Isn't that a great feeling?!
~ Erin
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