That’s all there is to it! You’ll no longer see the lock screen before the sign-in screen. Select “Administrative Templates” and then double-click “Control Panel.”ĭouble-click “Do Not Display the Lock Screen” and then select “Enabled” on the pop-up menu. Select “Edit Group Policy” from the results. To do so, first click the Start Button and start typing “gpedit”.
If you have Windows 10 Professional, you can change this option using Group Policy.
RELATED: How to Make Your Own Windows Registry Hacks Remove the Lock Screen on Windows 10 Professional Double-click the one you want to use and then click through the prompts. Both are included in the following ZIP file. One hack shows the previous logon info on the sign-in screen, the other removes that info, restoring the default setting. The Registry Editor isn’t too difficult to use, but if you’d like to avoid all the steps, we’ve created two downloadable registry hacks. That’s it! The next time you boot up your Windows 10 PC (or lock your screen), you won’t see the lock screen. Now, double-click “NoLockScreen” and enter “1” for the “Value Data” field. Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value from the menu. Now, right-click the “Personalization” folder we just created. Rename the new folder-it will be called “New Key #1”-to “Personalization”. Understand there is some risk involved with Registry edits.Ī long list will expand open, double-click “Policies.”įinally, double-click “Microsoft” and then right-click the “Windows” folder. Consider reading about how to use the Registry Editor before you getting started. Warning: The Registry Editor is a very powerful tool that can make your system unstable or worse if you use it incorrectly. Type “regedit” in the box and then click the “OK” button. To open the Registry Editor, start by pressing the Windows + R keys to open the Run window. This setting can be changed in the Windows Registry. RELATED: How to Find Out Which Build and Version of Windows 10 You Have Remove the Lock Screen on Windows 10 Home You’ll need to know if you have Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro for which method to follow below. Unfortunately, the lock screen can’t be turned off from the main Windows Settings app, but it’s not difficult to do. Why do you need a lock screen and a sign-in screen? Let’s get rid of it. We’ll show you how to get rid of it.Ī lock screen may make sense on a tablet, but if you have a traditional desktop PC, it feels necessary. This screen can feel like a nuisance in the sign-in process. Windows 10 (and Windows 11) has a “lock screen” that you need to dismiss before you can log in.