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Resolved Windows 10 suddenly requiring password?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by The WobMob, 2017/10/01.

  1. 2017/10/01
    The WobMob

    The WobMob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I've never had a password to log in to any of my computers. However, this evening it required a password. After a quick search online, I found someone that had a similar issue and had to use their Microsoft password. While I don't have a Microsoft password, I did recently create an Outlook account as I got Office Pro Plus 2016 through work. I thought I might as well use it...
    My question is, why do I suddenly need to use my Outlook password to log into my computer when I didn't set my computer to require a password? How do I turn this off? I know what the password is, it's just an unnecessary annoyance.
     
  2. 2017/10/02
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Start > Windows System > Run > type netplwiz > User account > uncheck users must enter a name and password etc. > OK > enter info on next window and OK out.

    Sorry. I have corrected the above entry - missed the w.
     
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    The WobMob

    The WobMob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    It just says Windows cannot find 'netpliz'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    I've made a correction to my previous Post. Sorry.
     
  6. 2017/10/03
    The WobMob

    The WobMob Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thank you!
     

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