When you wake your computer from sleep, it prompts you for a password. If you are the sole user of your computer and don't worry about the security of your data, you can set Windows 7 to go straight to the desktop without asking for a password.
Follow these steps to disable the password prompt:
Open the Start Menu:
- Click on the Start button, then select Control Panel.
Navigate to System and Security:
- In the Control Panel, click on System and Security.
Access Power Options:
- In the System and Security section, find and click on Power Options.
Change Password Settings:
- Click on Require a password on wakeup in the Power Options menu.
Modify Unavailable Settings:
- Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable to access the password settings.
Disable Password Requirement:
- Select the option Don't require a password.
Save Changes:
- Click on Save changes to apply the new settings.
That's it! Your computer will no longer prompt you for a password when waking up from sleep.
