Bypassing Password on Windows 11

[George7941]

I just replaced my old PC with a BeeLink mini PC and I have to enter my Microsoft password every time it boots up. I do not need this security feature and did not have to do this with my old PC running Windows10. Any way to avoid having to enter the password?

Settings gives me the option to set up Hello pin but does not have the option to eliminate passwords.

 

[riff1006]

Is this Window 11 Home or Pro?

 

[riff1006]

For Windows 11 Pro-
Right click on the start button and select Computer Management
In the left pane, select Users and Groups
In the right pane, double click on Users
Right click on your username in the right pane and select Set Password then click Proceed
Leave the password fields blank then click OK

Enjoy not having a password- I'm not sure about Home Edition, I suspect it's going to be different.

 

[George7941]

Windows 11 Pro

I followed the instructions by riff1006 to the letter and it seems to have worked.

There was one concerning message though - it said I was going to lose my security certificates. Is this something which might cause future issues?

 

[riff1006]

Certificates are for security. I can't speak much to them really, but I believe it's no longer valid, but you've kind of implied you're not concerned about the security of your data, so I probably wouldn't worry about it. If you're not comfortable with that, you can put a password back on it by using exactly the same method you just did, except this time, don't leave it blank. Most people would recommend that you have a secure password on any computer, myself included, but it's not required.

 

[Jetronic]

Would love to get rid of my password too, but still on windows 10 home, and it doesn't work like that.

I want to get rid because I can't log in without internet connection.

 

[George7941]

I am the only one with physical access to my PC, so I am not concerned from that angle. However, if someone was to hack into my computer, would my passwords be at risk? I am using Google Password Manager.

 

[riff1006]

Yeah, if you're logged into the password manager, and someone got into your PC, they would have access to all your passwords.

 

[spackard]

Several years ago someone broke into our house and stole a laptop. I’ve since rethought computer security on personal devices.

The Windows 11 PIN is the beginning of a sea change to passwords. You aren’t required to change the PIN every 90 days, for example.

Account Creation: During account setup, Windows generates a key pair for the user. This key pair is used for local login purposes.

Windows Hello: Windows 11 offers Windows Hello, which can use additional factors like PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition for stronger authentication. These methods unlock the user account.

 

[George7941]

I never do a login to the password manager, it automatically fills in the password when needed.

 

[George7941]

Account Creation: During account setup, Windows generates a key pair for the user. This key pair is used for local login purposes.

Windows Hello: Windows 11 offers Windows Hello, which can use additional factors like PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition for stronger authentication. These methods unlock the user account.

Finger print and facial recognition are not offered by my computer.

Just googled "key Pair" and it seems to be tied to Amazon Web Services

 

[spackard]

Technical details underneath Windows Hello
The PIN or biometric unlocks the keypair.

I’m trying to keep it simple, but keypairs come in different types and are used for different applications.
AWS uses a few types.

 

[riff1006]

If you're just using Chrome to fill in your passwords, even those will be compromised if someone gets control of your system.

 

[andrew_j]

I am the only one with physical access to my PC, so I am not concerned from that angle. However, if someone was to hack into my computer, would my passwords be at risk? I am using Google Password Manager.

Hackers will love it along with thieves.

No password or other login protection like Touch ID etc your computer is insecure .

 

[George7941]

Yes, Chrome is filling in my passwords, even my bank account password. Now I am really concerned, I am going back to using the password. My PC does not offer Face ID or Touch ID.
My iPhone makes me manually enter the password every time I log in to my bank account.
I was not using a password on my previous Windows 10 PC. Does that mean it was unsafe during all the years I was not using a password?

 

[Pew]

Does that mean it was unsafe during all the years I was not using a password?

Physically, somebody won't be able to access your account while your PC is there. If someone wanted to get in [virtually], they'd get in without needing a password. Trust me on this one......