The lock screen, which appears just before the Windows 10 sign-in screen, can be disabled. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Automatically dismiss the lock screen if Windows recognizes your face First, you need to check if your device supports Windows Hello . To do that, right-click on This PC.

If your Windows 10 or 11 PC detects that you've walked away with your smartphone, Dynamic Lock secures your computer. Here's how to turn it on.