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NBachers

(18,136 posts) Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:29 PM Feb 2018

How can I boot my Windows 10 PC directly to my desktop upon startup? SOLVED! THANKS!

I've recently installed a new LG monitor onto my Windows 10 Pro 64 PC. Previously, I booted directly onto my desktop upon startup. Now, every time I start up, it stops at a Windows picture and asks me for my Windows account password. I'd like to skip the password, and just boot directly to the desktop, like before.

I have no security issues with doing this.

I spoke with Windows support. They seemed to have a hard time comprehending what I was trying to do. Then they wanted to steer me into some paid plan. This is not some huge Silicon Valley miracle genius team issue. I just want to boot to my desktop when I push the start button, just like I've been doing for years.

Anyone got any tips?

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How can I boot my Windows 10 PC directly to my desktop upon startup? SOLVED! THANKS! (Original Post) NBachers Feb 2018 OP

Take your pick of the answers here. I did it, too but frankly can't remember the steps CurtEastPoint Feb 2018 #1

Thanks- I was able to use the netplwiz solution- no registry re-editing necessary. NBachers Feb 2018 #4

How to skip the Windows sign-in password braddy Feb 2018 #2

Thanks- The netplwiz solution worked out fine. Microsoft Support should send you a bonus NBachers Feb 2018 #3

Super. Some things that are so simple are so obscure. Why? Who knows? CurtEastPoint Feb 2018 #5

CurtEastPoint

(19,186 posts)

1. Take your pick of the answers here. I did it, too but frankly can't remember the steps

Reply to NBachers (Original post)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:30 PM

Feb 2018

https://www.google.com/search?q=boot+my+Windows+10+PC+directly+to+my+desktop&oq=boot+my+Windows+10+PC+directly+to+my+desktop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

NBachers

(18,136 posts)

4. Thanks- I was able to use the netplwiz solution- no registry re-editing necessary.

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:54 PM

Feb 2018

I appreciate your help.

braddy

(3,585 posts)

2. How to skip the Windows sign-in password

Reply to NBachers (Original post)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:32 PM

Feb 2018

https://computertutorflorida.com/2015/10/how-to-skip-the-windows-sign-in-password/

NBachers

(18,136 posts)

3. Thanks- The netplwiz solution worked out fine. Microsoft Support should send you a bonus

Reply to braddy (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:53 PM

Feb 2018

for solving a simple problem that was beyond their ability to comprehend.

CurtEastPoint

(19,186 posts)

5. Super. Some things that are so simple are so obscure. Why? Who knows?

Reply to braddy (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 28, 2018, 07:59 PM

Feb 2018

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