How to remove Windows 10 password with/without login

Whether you've forgotten your password or want to disable login prompts, this guide covers secure ways to remove a Windows 10 password — even if you're locked out.

Check out these efficient solutions for removing password for a local or Microsoft account on Windows 10 PC.

While Windows 10 passwords protect your personal data and prevent unauthorized access, there may be valid reasons that you want to remove password from your Windows 10 PC or laptop.

Whether you've forgotten your Windows 10 password or simply want to bypass the sign-in screen for faster login, this guide covers several different ways to remove Windows 10 password, ensuring seamless access to your computer with no password.

Important: Keep in mind that these Windows 10 password removal methods can only apply to your personal computers. Unauthorized access may violate privacy lows.

• Before removing password on Windows 10
• How to remove Windows 10 password when still signed-in
• How to remove password from Windows 10 without login
• Automatic login on Windows 10 without password
• After removing Windows 10 password
• FAQs on password removal on Windows 10

The advanced Windows Password Recovery offers all-in-one solutions to remove password for either a local account or a Microsoft account on Windows 10 in simple steps.

Before removing password on Windows 10

While removing Windows 10 password provides convenient login access, it reduces your computer's security. Anyone with physical access to your PC or laptop will be able to access all your files and personal data.

For protection, only remove password when your Windows 10 computer is kept in secure locations, and consider alternative login methods like Windows Hello PIN or automatic login via netplwiz.

Alternatively, if you're locked out due to the forgotten credentials, password removal on Windows 10 can help you regain access to your system. After recovery, you may create a new password for enhanced security.

How to remove Windows 10 password when still signed-in

Removing Windows 10 password can be easy if you still have login access and remember the current sign-in credentials used on your PC or laptop. Depending on whether you're using a local account or Microsoft account, the steps for quick removal of Windows 10 password may vary:

Remove password from Windows 10 Settings for a local account

The easiest way to remove password on Windows 10 is to delete the login password in System Settings. To remove password for a local account, make sure you know your current password associated with your system. Here's how to remove Windows 10 login password via Settings:

1. Press Windows key on your keyboard and click the Settings button (a gear icon) from Start menu. Or, press Windows + I keys to open Settings app.

2. Select Accounts and navigate to Sign-in options from the left-side menu.

3. Expand Password option and click the Change button.

4. In the pop-up box, enter your current password and click Next to proceed.

5. To remove current password, leave all fields blank on the next page and go Next.

6. Click Finish button.

This way, your current Windows 10 password will be removed and replaced with an empty one.

Use Command Prompt to remove local Windows 10 password

Another way to remove a local account password on Windows 10 is using elevated Command Prompt. The process will disable the current password to a local account user, so that you can directly log in to Windows 10 without password the next time you open it.

• Access Start menu on Windows 10 desktop and type Command Prompt in the search bar.
• From the results, open Command Prompt as Administrator.
• Enter the following command, replacing the username with the name of your local account. Make sure not to miss the quotes.

net user "username" ""

• Press Enter key to run the command.
• When the command completed successfully, close the Command Prompt window.

Once done, the login password is removed from your Windows 10, allowing for direct login to your PC or laptop.

Remove password in Windows 10 for a Microsoft account

However, if you're using a Microsoft account, you're unable to remove the login password from Windows 10 directly unless reverting to a local account.

• Click the Start menu and open Settings app on Windows 10.
• Select Accounts and move to Your info.
• Locate your Microsoft account in Account settings section and select Sign in with a local account instead option next to it.
• Click on Next to switch to your local account. When required, enter your current PIN or password to verify and proceed.
• Then, type your username and click Next.
• To remove the password, leave the type fields blank for new password.
• Confirm the option to replace your password with an empty one.
• Click Sign out and Finish to save the changes.

Once done, it will disable the password in Windows 10. You can then restart your computer and access it with no password needed.

Similarly, if you know your current Microsoft account password, you can easily remove the password from Windows 10 when you're still signed in and have access to Settings:

• On your Windows 10 PC or laptop, open Settings app from Start menu.
• Click Accounts and navigate to Sign-in Option from the left side.
• Move to Password option and click Change under it.
• Verify your current password.
• To get rid of the password, leave new fields empty.
• Click Next and confirm with Finish.

How to remove password from Windows 10 without login

Even if you're locked out of your PC or laptop and don't remember the password, there are still possible ways to remove a forgotten password from Windows 10 without logging in.

Remove all account passwords via Windows Password Recovery

Whether you're using a local account or Microsoft account, Windows Password Recovery offers a full solution that lets you remove passwords from Windows 10 login screen within minutes.

Without needing any tech skills, its clear onscreen instructions will guide you through the Windows 10 password removal process step by step, ensuring hassle-free access to your PC or laptop even when locked out. Also, after removing the Windows 10 password, you have the option to reset a new one to secure your system and personal info.

Step 1. Create a password removal disk for Windows 10.

To remove a lost password, install and open Windows Password Recovery on another accessible computer; click Start to download necessary data package for password removal.

Insert an empty USB drive or CD/DVD to your computer and select it from the menu. Then click Next to burn it a Windows boot disk.

Once burned, unplug the disk. Note: The process will erase all current data on the inserted drive; make sure to use a blank one or back up your data files in advance.

Step 2. Boot Windows 10 from the password removal disk.

Plug the prepared disk into the Windows 10 PC you want to remove password from.

Then, restart your computer while keeping pressing the corresponding key (often F12) to enter BIOS Setup Utility menu. Check the following picture to know which key to use:

From the BIOS Setup menu, select your USB drive as the top boot device. If you don't know how to change the boot order, check the following links carefully:

• Universal - How to boot from a USB drive in Windows
• Universal - How to boot from CD/DVD-ROM in Windows

Step 3. Select Windows 10 from the system list.

The computer will then restart and open the password recovery software automatically. From the list, select your Windows 10 system and hit Next button.

Step 4. Remove password to your Windows 10 Microsoft or local account.

Select your user account and choose Remove Account Password. The removal of Windows 10 password will start immediately by clicking Next.

Additional feature: The Reset Account Password option allows you to create a new password directly after the current login password is removed.

Not limited to removing password, this tool also supports quick password reset on Windows 10 & Windows 11 if you've forgotten original sign-in credentials to a local account or Microsoft account.

Remove forgotten password using password reset disk

When you're completely locked out of your Windows 10, removing the login password would be the only way to regain full access. To remove it, a previously created password reset disk can be helpful. However, it only works for a local account. Here's what to do:

• Power on your Windows 10 PC or laptop.
• On the sign-in screen, select your local account and enter an incorrect password to activate Reset Password link.
• Click the Reset Password link and insert the password reset disk.
• The Password Reset Wizard should open, select the reset disk drive.
• To remove password, leave the type fields empty and click Next.

This will remove your lost Windows 10 password and replace it with a blank one. Alternatively, you may type a new password and type it again to confirm the use for future login.

Automatic login on Windows 10 without password

While you cannot completely remove the password for a Microsoft account, you can configure your PC or laptop for automatic login if you're the only user. This allows you to bypass password on Windows 10 for both Microsoft accounts and local accounts by using the netplwiz command.

Once enabled, your login password is securely stored and automatically entered when opening your computer. Steps to disable password on Windows 10 via netplwiz:

1. On your Windows 10, open the Start menu and type netplwiz in the search bar.

2. Click the top result to run the command.

3. Deselect the checkbox next to Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer, then click on Apply.

4. When Automatically sign in prompt appears, enter your user name and password as required.

5. Confirm your password by entering it once again.

6. Click OK and click it again to save the changes.

Restart your PC once the password is removed. The system no longer prompts for login password, but it also grants immediate access to anyone — ensure you maintain proper security precautions.

Note: This method only removes the password on Windows 10 login screen - your Microsoft account password remains active for cloud services like Outlook and OneDrive.

After removing Windows 10 password

While removing your Windows 10 password provides quicker access to your computer, it also means anyone could access your system. For both security and convenience, consider using Windows Hello options like a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint scanning instead. These alternatives let you unlock your device quickly while still protecting your personal information.

• Run Settings app from Windows Start menu or by pressing Windows + I keys.
• Move to Accounts > Sign-in options.
• Select Facial recognition, Fingerprint, or PIN, according to your preference.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the setup settings.

FAQs on password removal on Windows 10

Q1. Can I remove a forgotten password from my Windows 10?

Yes, there are multiple ways available for removing forgotten password on a Windows 10 PC:

• Security questions (Local accounts) — If security questions were previously set up, follow the reset password link on sign-in screen to remove the forgotten password and create a new one.
• Microsoft Account Recovery (Microsoft accounts) — Use Forgot password on the login screen to reset your Microsoft account credentials for forgotten password removal.
• Password reset disk (Local users) — Insert a password reset disk to deleted the forgotten password for a local computer account.
• Windows Password Recovery tool (For all accounts) — Removes forgotten passwords for both local and Microsoft accounts on Windows 10 without logging in.

Q2 - How do I remove the PIN from Windows 10?

When you can still access Windows 10, press Windows + I keys on your keyboard to open Settings, then select Accounts > Sign-in options. On the right side, expand PIN option and select Delete to remove it from your Windows 10.

Q3 - Can I remove the password from a Windows 10 PC without logging in?

Yes, it's possible to remove a password from Windows 10 without login.

If you have a password reset disk, insert it to your Windows 10, enter a wrong password and follow the reset password link to open Password Reset Wizard; then select the reset disk and leave the new password fields empty.

If you don't have a previously created password reset disk, the Windows Password Recovery tool enables you to remove password from login screen directly even when you're locked out.