How to Disable the Windows Welcome Login Screen

Summary: Information and steps on how to automatically log in to Windows without having a welcome screen or classic login prompt.

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Instructions

The following steps can be used to set up a user to automatically log in to Windows:

  1. Press the Windows and R keys together to open a Run box.
  2. In the Open Box, type control userpasswords2 and press Enter.
  3. Highlight the User that you want to log in automatically, then Clear the box for "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer."
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Enter your User Name and Password.
  6. Click Ok twice.
  7. Next time you restart your computer, you will automatically be logged in without having the classic prompt or welcome screen.

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series , G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Max 16 XE MC16250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250 ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000153123
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 13 May 2025
Version:  4
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