47. Bypass Windows 7 Logon Screen

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The Windows log on screen is there for a purpose. That purpose is straightforward; to prevent unauthorised access to your PC.

While security is at the top of every user's list, or at least it should be, there are users' who simply find typing in a user name and password an additional incumbent. After all, all you really want to do is get to your desktop as quickly as possible and get on with the job in hand.

One way of getting to your desktop in the fastest possible time is to actually disable the logon screen. It should be pointed out that this isn't recommended but, if you are the only person that uses or will ever use the PC then the additional security that a password will provide may not be necessary.

For those that want to bypass the Windows logon screen, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Start button.


Fig: 47-1 The Start menu

2. In the Search dialogue box, type: netplwiz.


Fig: 47-2 Type netplwiz into the dialogue box

3. The netplwiz application should appear at the top of the search list. Highlight it and then press Enter.
4. The User Accounts window will now open.


Fig: 47-3 The User Accounts Window

5. Just above the users for this computer section you will see an option marked Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.
6. At the left hand side of this option you will see a box with a check mark (Tick) inside it.
7. Remove the check mark (Tick) from this box and then clcik the Apply button.


Fig: 47-4 Remove the check mark from the box on the left of the option

8. The Automatically Log On window will now open.
9. Your User Name is already inserted, so all you now need to do is enter your Password and then Confirm the password again.


Fig: 47-5 Enter and confirm your current password

10. Finally, click the OK button.
11. The next time you log on to your PC you will immediately be taken to the desktop, thus bypassing the logon screen.