How to disable the Logon Password and sign in to Windows 8 Automatically

Description: How to set Windows 8 to auto logon.

  1. Press the Windows Key and the letter R on the keyboard to bring up the run box on the screen.
    Windows Key, R Key, on keyboard
  2. In the run box, type netplwiz and click OK.
    Run Box, neplwiz
  3. Uncheck the box for users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and then click OK.
    User Accounts, Change Settings
  4. Enter your user name and your password and then click OK.
    Windows Automatic Logon Settings
  5. Restart the computer to see the changes. Windows will now automatically log in without the need to enter a password.

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