How to disable the lock screen in Windows 8

How to disable the lock screen in Windows 8

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The lock screen in Windows 8 is a new feature that provides several pieces of information to the end user. First, it is optimized for use on touch devices and desktop computers. Second, it provides basic information such as the date and some system notifications including email, network, and battery. And third, it includes an image that you can change at any time to make it more personalized.

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There will be times when such a feature may not be necessary and the simple login screen will just suffice. If that's what you want, you can follow these steps to disable the lock screen in Windows 8 and access the login screen faster.

1. Invoke Run command by pressing +R, type gpedit.msc and press Enter. This will launch the Local Group Policy Editor, which is extremely useful for controlling many Windows settings.

3. Select the “Do not show lock screen” setting and double-click it.