The Lock Screen is the first visual experience when Windows 11 starts, and it shows the date and time, app status, and a custom background image, depending on your configuration. The only caveat is that it can add an extra step to the sign-in process, but you can disable the feature if you don’t find it helpful. This guide will teach you the steps to skip the Lock Screen directly to the Sign-in screen on Windows 11.
Disable Lock Screen from Group Policy on Windows 11 Remove Lock Screen from Registry on Windows 11
Disable Lock Screen from Group Policy on Windows 11
On Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to disable the feature. To disable the Lock Screen on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the next time the laptop or desktop computer starts, the Sign-in screen will appear instead of the Lock Screen.
Remove Lock Screen from Registry on Windows 11
Although Windows 11 Home does not have the Local Group Policy Editor, you can still disable the feature, but you will need to edit the Registry. This method also works for Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows 11. To remove the Lock Screen from the Registry on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the Lock Screen will be removed, and the Sign-in screen should appear instead.
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