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Stop Windows 10 automatic desktop lock

Anonymous
2018-03-26T00:17:07+00:00

I want to disable the desk top lock on my PC. I am the  owner and only user of this PC.  I HATE to be bothered with unlocking it every time I leave the room or  do not move the mouse every 5 minutes. Is there a procedure to stop this automatic lock? I have tried to find a good answer, even speaking with Microsoft Windows help desk and got no where.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-03-26T01:26:48+00:00

    Open Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign in options

    Click in the Require sign in list box

    Choose Never

    Also - Open Start > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen

    Scroll down, click Screen saver settings

    Uncheck - on resume, display log on screen

    If you want to remove the password requirement, do the following:

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: control userpasswords2

    Hit Enter

    Uncheck 'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer'

    Click Apply then OK.

    Press Windows key + R to open Run.

Type netplwiz into the Run bar and hit Enter.

Select the User account you are using under the User tab.

Check by clicking "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" checkbox and click on Apply.

Sign-out and sign-in again to check if issue persist.

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