How to Disable Lock Screen in Windows 8

Windows 8 lock screen displays notifications for emails and messages received and other stuff like that, which is quite annoying for some desktop users. Now if you want to disable lock screen on Windows 8 then guide below will definitely work for you.

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Disable Lock Screen in Windows 8

Step-1

Press “Win” + “R” keys, and type “gpedit.msc”, and click on OK, in result “Local Group Policy Editor” will get opened

Step-2 

From the left panel of window, go through “Computer Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Control Panel” > “Personalization”

Double click on “Do not display the lock screen” and choose “Enabled” from pops up dialog box and click “OK”

Now, just to check out the change, press “Win” + “L” keys and have a look at the minimal lock screen which is asking to enter password directly, by skipping lock screen on Windows 8.

See also:
Disable Automatic Screen Sharing in Skype for Windows 8
How to Use Picture Password in Windows 8 and Surface RT
How to Update Windows and Apps on Surface RT
How to Run Windows XP in Windows 8
How to Change Logon and Logoff Sounds in Windows 8
How to Change the Save File Interval in Windows 8

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