How to Enable Do Not Display Lock Screen in Windows with PowerShell Cmd

Do Not Display Lock Screen is a feature in Windows that allows you to bypass the lock screen and directly access your desktop. This can be useful if you find the lock screen unnecessary and want to save time when logging in to your computer. In this article, we will guide you on how to enable Do Not Display Lock Screen in Windows using PowerShell cmd.

Step 1: Open PowerShell

To begin, we need to open PowerShell. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
2. Type "PowerShell" in the search bar.
3. Right-click on "Windows PowerShell" in the search results.
4. Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.

Step 2: Run the Command

Once you have PowerShell open, you can run the command to enable Do Not Display Lock Screen. Copy and paste the following command into the PowerShell window:

After running the command, you should see a confirmation message in the PowerShell window.

Step 3: Restart Your Computer

In order for the changes to take effect, you will need to restart your computer. Make sure to save any unsaved work before doing so.

Step 4: Test the Changes

After your computer has restarted, you can test whether the Do Not Display Lock Screen feature is enabled. Simply press any key or move your mouse to wake up your computer from sleep or hibernation. If the lock screen does not appear and you are directly taken to your desktop, then the feature is successfully enabled.

Step 5: Revert the Changes (Optional)

If you ever want to revert the changes and enable the lock screen again, you can follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Copy and paste the following command into the PowerShell window:
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "RotatingLockScreenEnabled" -Value 1
3. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can easily enable or disable the Do Not Display Lock Screen feature in Windows using PowerShell cmd. This can help you save time and quickly access your desktop without having to go through the lock screen.

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