Windows Update are offered automatically in Windows operating system. These updates are provided by Microsoft to ensure smooth working of your system. These updates prevent from security threats and let your system remain safe and secure. When Windows Updates are installed, you might be asked to login manually once updates are finished. In this article, we’ll see how to login automatically after Windows Update, eliminating the manual login process.
Before we see the actual steps, we need to understand why a reboot is required to finish updates. Well, there are many Windows files and services which are in use while you’re installing updates. It is not possible to replace or patch these files while in use. A reboot can help Windows to fix those files. This allows Windows to path critical files such as drivers or any kind of system libraries. Sometimes, registry alteration has to be followed by reboot and Windows Update requires restart for the purpose.
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How to login automatically after Windows Update in Windows 11/10
Windows provides you the ability to sign-in automatically on Windows 11/10 and you can configure with these methods:
Method 1: Using Settings app
1. Right click on Start Button and select Settings.
2. Once Settings app is open, go to Accounts > Sign-in options.
3. Under Sign-in options, scroll down and next to Additional settings, turn On the Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update option.
4. Close Settings app, and return to your work.
Method 2: Using registry
1. Press Windows + R, type regedit and click OK.
2. When Registry Editor opens, navigate to following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
3. In the right pane of Winlogon registry key, right click and select New > DWORD Value.
4. Name the newly created registry DWORD as ARSOUserConsent and double click on it.
5. Finally, set the Value data for this registry DWORD as 1.
6. Close Registry Editor, and restart your system to make changes effective.
Video guide
Here’s a video guide for live demonstration of previously shared methods:
That’s it!
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After a Windows Update, many users notice that the system prompts for a password at startup, which can be inconvenient if you want automatic login. To enable this, press Win + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter. In the User Accounts window, select your account and uncheck the box that says Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. Click Apply, then enter your password to confirm. Restart your computer, and Windows should log in automatically without prompting for credentials. Alternatively, for advanced users, you can use the Registry Editor to configure automatic login by navigating to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and setting AutoAdminLogon to 1, and providing your username and password. Always ensure your device is secure before enabling auto-login, especially on shared or public computers sso id.