How Do I Bypass the Login Screen on Windows 8?
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How do I bypass the lock screen on Windows 8?

How to bypass the Windows 8 lock screen

  1. Hit the Start key, type gpedit. msc , and press Enter. …
  2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization.
  3. Double click “Do not display the lock screen,” and select Enabled from the dialog that pops up. Click OK.

How do I get past the login screen?

When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select one of your user accounts and then click the Reset Password button. It will reset Windows login password immediately. Take out the CD or USB drive and reboot your computer, Windows should log into your account automatically, and thus bypass the login screen.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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