How to disable or delay the lock(Login) screen in Windows 8

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There’s a large part of my heart that feels like Microsoft neglected non-touch screen users with Windows 8.  Yes, I get it, touch is purported to become increasing ubiquitous; however, I like my non-touch laptop just fine.  For people like us, it’s disconcerting to have to jump through hoops to make our computers work the way we want.

If you’re in a bad mood, I’m convinced that your bilious disposition is a function of everything Microsoft took away in Windows 8.

But it doesn’t have to be all bad.  With a few nimble clicks, we can easily disable the lock screen.  Or if I can’t induce you to completely forsake the lock screen I’ll show you how to increase how long it takes before the screen locks on your computer when it’s idle.

Let’s talk about disabling the lock screen.  We’ll set it up so when Windows wakes up, it zips right to the password input screen and completely avoids that annoying tablet biased screen…

Disabling the Lock Screen

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We can make Windows comply with our wishes by kicking open the Local Group Policy Editor and enabling the Do not display lock screen attribute.

Press the Windows Key + r to bust open the run dialog box then type this:

gpedit.msc

Welcome to the Local Group Policy Editor.  This program is what Microsoft calls a MMC snap-inand it gives you a single interface to a myriad of configuration goodies.  I encourage you to explore all the stuff you can change here after you read this post.

To disable the lock screen, click through the following folders in the left pane: Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Control Panel, Personalization and then double click Do not display lock screen.

In the properties screen, change the radio button from Not Configured to Enabled, click OK and you’re done.

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Give it a quick test: press the Windows Key + L and you should see the password input box instead of that inane lock screen.

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