• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Technipages

Tutorials and fixes for smartphone, gadget, and computer problems

  • Topics
    • Android
    • Browsers
    • Gaming
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • iPhone
    • Linux
    • macOS
    • Office
    • Reviews
    • Software
    • Windows
    • Definitions
  • Product Reviews
  • Downloads
  • About
How to Disable Security Questions on Windows 10

How to Disable Security Questions on Windows 10

December 1, 2020 by Madalina Dinita Leave a Comment

Security questions are beneficial when it comes to resetting the password of your Windows 10 account. But if you already memorized your username and password, and/or you wrote your login details on a piece of paper, you may be tempted to disable the security questions.

If you really want to do that, we’ll guide you through the process. Before we dive in, keep in mind that, without these security settings, recovering your password is going to be quite difficult.

Steps to Disable Security Settings on Windows 10

If You Recently Installed Windows 10

During the Out of Box Experience, you’re asked to set up your account. Instead of adding a password for your account during the setup, choose to do that later.

Then, after you completed the install process, press and hold the CTRL + ALT + DEL keys; there will be a list of options available on the screen. Go ahead and select Change a password.windows 10 change a password screen

You can now set up a password to protect your account. But you won’t be asked to add any security questions this time around.

If You Already Set up Your Security Questions

Windows 10 users are no longer allowed to change the security questions from Settings. That’s why we’re going to use the Registry Editor.

  1. Type regedit in the Windows search bar.
  2. Double-click on the Registry Editor.
  3. Then, locate the following folder:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
  4. Right-click on System to open the context menu.
  5. Select New → DWORD Value to create a new key.new-system-dword-value-regedit
  6. Name it NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions.
  7. Then, double-click on the key you just created.
  8. Go to the Value Data field and type 1 to disable security questions.nolocalpasswordresetquestions
  9. Restart your computer for the changes to take full effect.

If you want to re-enable security questions, you can edit the Value data to 0 (zero) or delete the NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions key.

You Might Also Like

  • Teams Live Events: Disable Anonymous Questions
    Teams Live Events: Disable Anonymous Questions
  • Fix: Windows 11 Cannot Open Windows Security
    Fix: Windows 11 Cannot Open Windows Security
  • How to Improve Security on Your Windows 11 Computer
    How to Improve Security on Your Windows 11 Computer
  • Windows: Disable "Windows cannot connect to all network drives" Notification
    Windows: Disable "Windows cannot connect to all network…
  • Windows 10: Enable/Disable Sample Submission for Windows Defender
    Windows 10: Enable/Disable Sample Submission for Windows…
  • How To Disable Your Webcam In Windows 10?
    How To Disable Your Webcam In Windows 10?

Filed Under: Windows Tagged With: Windows 10

Reader Interactions

Did this help? Let us know!

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Google Photos: How to Remove a Memory
  • How to Open Outlook in Safe Mode: The 6 Best Methods You Must Know
  • How to Make a Drop-Down List in Excel: 2 Best Methods in 2023
  • Can You Mix RAM Brands: A Guide for RAM Mix and Match
  • Google Photos: How to Recover Erased Pictures
  • New Galaxy S23: Full Specs, Features, and More
  • How to Block Calls on Android
  • Mimecast for Outlook: Everything You Need to Know

Who’s Behind Technipages?

Baby and Daddy My name is Mitch Bartlett. I've been working in technology for over 20 years in a wide range of tech jobs from Tech Support to Software Testing. I started this site as a technical guide for myself and it has grown into what I hope is a useful reference for all.

You May Also Like

  • Windows 95/98
  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Windows Media Player (WMP)
  • Top 8 Itunes Alternatives for Windows

© Copyright 2023 Guiding Tech Media · All Rights Reserved · Privacy