Many users prefer to disable the password and PIN prompt when logging into Windows 11. They often turn to online guides where the primary step involves accessing "User Account Control" and unchecking "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer." However, not all guides explain what to do if this checkbox is missing. The reason why the "Users must enter a username and password" option might be absent in the window launched by control userpasswords2 or netplwiz is that sign-in using a PIN, fingerprint, or another Windows Hello method is enabled. Since a password is no longer being used, this option is not displayed.
If you want to fully disable the password prompt in Windows 11, here are several methods to achieve this:
1. Using the netplwiz Command
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type netplwiz and press Enter.
- In the window that opens, uncheck the option "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer." If this option is missing, it's likely that a Windows Hello sign-in method such as a PIN or fingerprint is enabled.
- If the checkbox is available, click OK. A dialog will appear where you need to enter your current password. Once done, the system will log in automatically without asking for the password.
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2. Disabling Password via Account Settings
- Open Settings by pressing Win + I.
- Go to the Accounts section.
- In the Sign-in options section, disable the use of a password, PIN, or other Windows Hello method if applicable. This will allow you to manage your password through
netplwizagain.
3. Disabling Password via Registry Editor
- Press Win + R and type regedit to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\PasswordLess\Device - Find the DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion key and set its value to 0.
- Restart your computer, and the password will no longer be required at login.
