How to Remove a Password on Windows

This updated guide examines How to Remove a Password on Windows and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Responsible-use note: Apply security techniques only to systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test.

Steps

1. Open your computer's settings window. Press the?Win+Ishortcut on your keyboard to open your Windows settings.
2. Click theAccountsoption. This button looks like a figurehead icon in your settings window. It will open your account settings.
3. ClickSign-in optionson the left sidebar. It's located below Email & app accounts on the left-hand side of your screen.
4. Click theChangebutton under the Password heading. This will open a new pop-up window titled "Change your password."
5. Enter your current account password. Click the text box next to "Current password," and type your current account password to verify your identity.
6. Click theNextbutton. This will confirm your current password, and take you to the next page.
7. Leave all the new fields empty on the password change form. You will be prompted to create a new account password, re-enter it for confirmation, and optionally enter a password hint here.
   • Leaving these fields empty will allow you to remove your password and log in without using a password.
8. Click theNextbutton. This will take you to the final page.
9. Click theFinishbutton. This will save your new account settings. You can now log in to your account without a password.