Sunday, September 02, 2012

How to Eliminate the Time-Wasting Lock Screen in Windows 8

LaptopMag.com: How to Eliminate the Time-Wasting Lock Screen in Windows 8


  • Hit Window Key + R
  • "gpedit.msc"
  • Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Tools -> Control Panel -> Personalization in the left pane of the window
  • Double click (or tap) on Do not display the lock screen. Another dialog box appears.
  • Select Enabled and click Ok.

    2012-10-04 Update

    Suggested "trick" does not work on "basic" version of Windows 8, only on "pro"...

    There may still be a way to remove the lock screen, by editing Windows Registry...

    Disable, Enable Lock Screen in Windows 8

    What the Microsoft (people) think when making Windows 8?
    Too complicated...

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