Can I sign in to Windows without a password?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No password prompt at login screen. Hello, I have a very bad issue with my Acer laptop running on windows 10, i recently signed out on my pc. › en-us › windows › can-i-sign-in-to-windows-with.
 
 

 

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If the computer is shut down via a 5 second power-button press, the password prompt appears the next time the computer is turned on after the “start widows normally” dos screen. I had an older image of the os on a harddrive replaced HD with solid state that I used to “restore” from.

The issue happened again some 6 days later. What can be causing this issue? I would like to solve this issue without having to re-image and restore updated data. Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.

Can be fixed sometimes by pulling, replugging USB’s. I have already restored the computer, however the same issue happened again. I was hoping to get some specific information regarding what is causing the error. I tried the restore point previously and that did not work. I had to re-apply an image from a few weeks ago, which was actually back up all new data of slow hard drive, apply image, put all new data back from slow drive.

I do not want to do this again. Do not shut down the computer by holding down the power button for 5 seconds unless you are completely hung and have no other recourse. This causes an immediate power down and bypasses the windows shutdown procedures. You will get a response that it can’t be run now but will offer to run it at the next boot. Accept this response. I would like to know if the computer is in domain. Please update your graphic card and other devices driver from manufacture’s site.

Test the issue in Safe Mode. If it doesn’t occur in Safe Mode, try the Clean Boot. Best Regards,. Hello Niki thanks for the reply. The computer has been part of a domain, but the last few times the user logged in is on the local machine not the domain. What exactly happens is as follows:. Mouse can move but not right click. Accessibility box shows but can not be selected. This however just does not show up. Start orb, type cmd, and hit ctrl shift enter. This will verify your system files. Could you boot in Safe Mode?

Have you tested Clean Boot? If not, please try and let me know the result. If it doesn’t work, I suggest leaving domain to logon again. Regarding chkdsk command, you can access Recovery Console to preform it. I just came across the same issue on a new Acer laptop, and found that I could not log in locally, but i could still log in via RDP to the unit as well as being able to log in in safe mode.

I found in the error log that there were multiple errors in regards to the Fingerprint Biometrics not working. I uninstalled the bio-metrics software and everything was resolved. Office Office Exchange Server. I posted about this issue a few months back and no one was able to provide a solution that worked. That said, if anyone has any recommendations I am more than happy to try them. Thank you for the update. Since the issue still persists, we recommend booting your computer in safe mode and check if you’re still experiencing the problem.

Check this article on how to start your PC in safe mode in Windows Since it didn’t went to the screen saver while on safe mode, it is better to run the System File Checker tool to scan and repair missing or corrupted system files. For your reference, check this article about System File Checker tool. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Gerard Qui Microsoft Agent. Hi, This issue may occur if the display logon screen option is disabled on the screen saver settings. We suggest that you follow these steps on how to enable the display logon screen option: On Cortana search, type settings.

Choose Settings from the list. Click on Personalization , then select on Lock screen at the left pane. Click on Screen saver settings , then put a tick on the On resume, display logon screen.

Click on Apply , then click on OK. Feel free to post back if you have other concerns. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Nathan Dorr. In reply to Gerard Qui’s post on September 1, This did not solve my problem.