How to access computer without entering Microsoft password

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Maggie - Oct 19, 2016 at 07:42 PM
Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Oct 20, 2016 at 05:55 PM
I have windows 10 & know it need to be online to update. However I can now not access anything unless I sign in with my Microsoft password and am connected to the net so as a laptop its virtually useless unless I can connect the internet. I have no idea how this happened or how to change it.

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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169
Oct 20, 2016 at 05:27 AM
To use Windows 10 without entering your Microsoft account password complete the following steps (illustrated below):

• Type netplwiz in the Start menu search bar, then click the top result to run the command

• Remove the tick from the box next to 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer' and hit Apply

• Enter your username and password, then re-enter your password. Click Ok

• Click Ok again to save the changes
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Thank you very much
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169 > Maggie
Oct 20, 2016 at 05:55 PM
You are most welcome and thank you for your feedback
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