In desktop editions of Windows that are not joined to a domain, a technique called automatic user logon is used by default when the computer is turned on.
This means that immediately after the OS starts, it automatically logs in as the default user, loading their desktop.
However, the same behavior can also be enabled for computers that are joined to a domain, and even for Windows Server machines.
Enabling logon as a default userOpen
Start -> Run, type the following command:
control userpasswords2
and press "OK".
This opens the user management window (User Accounts).
In this window, at the top, find the option "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" and uncheck it.
After clicking "OK", you will be asked which user should be logged in automatically and asked to enter their password.
That's it - the next time Windows (or even Windows Server) starts, it will automatically log in as that user, without even requiring a password.
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