Hello everyoneI can't figure out, if my Windows user is really password protectedI am using Microsoft Windows 10 HomeI have only 1 local user / adminIf I shutdown PC, and turn on again, I don't have to enter passwordIf I restart PC, I don't have to enter passwordIf I Windows key + L / log off, I see my Windows user and have to enter passwordIn Optins - Setting for logon - PasswordWhen I press change, it shows my user profile and asks for Current password1)Is my Windows user password protected?2)Having a password protected Windows user, does is protect against other devices / hackers on the network from getting access to my system / files?3)Having a password protected Windows user, does is protect against other devices / hackers through the internet from getting access to my system / files?Thanks in advance for replyingBest regards

Hi Reza_Ameri not exaggerate is not so easy to take over the computer to who would want to attack an ordinary user! If it has security up-to-date then really this discussion about hacking does not make sense! creating such an atmosphere is not needed! Microsoft Defender is a great security + Defender platform that works in real time, works reliably! This man is the easiest to cheat, but it's a separate matter not related to Windows security! after all, this was asked by the Member of the MTC.

What you said is correct, normally successful attacks happens when system is out of date and without proper security configuration. Windows runs a concept of defense in depth meaning you have multiple layer of protection and even if someone wanted to access to your system using 0-days, Windows Defender would be able to detect and remove hacking tools.

Hello Okay , But I want to emphasise that the use of Windows 10 is really safe! And insidious actions most often result from a user error who does not knowingly pass certain permissions, but even then using Microsoft Defender, where limited access to folders and other security is enabled, the administrator confirms and agrees to access, if this confirms it will not help any security, but these are very rare cases and there are no reasons for panic and fear of using computers , which work better and create a lot of good things!Good luck

Are you using Microsoft Account or Local Account?You mentioned, Windows is not asking for password, is it during Windows Update or all the time?The password protected device normally protects you against physical access like someone is planning to use your PC. In term of hacking over network, it is different story and if they find a way to access to your PC having password or without password won't be much difference but it also depends on the attack itself.

I am using Local AccountWindows is not asking for my local user password when:Turn on PCRestartWindows asks for my user password when:I log off / Windows key + LWant to change my password in account settings"n term of hacking over network, it is different story and if they find a way to access to your PC having password or without password won't be much difference but it also depends on the attack itself."Wont it be like another layer of security?

Is my Windows user password protected, and what does it protect against?

Reza_Ameri
Silver Contributor
Apr 06, 2021
Are you using Microsoft Account or Local Account?
You mentioned, Windows is not asking for password, is it during Windows Update or all the time?
The password protected device normally protects you against physical access like someone is planning to use your PC. In term of hacking over network, it is different story and if they find a way to access to your PC having password or without password won't be much difference but it also depends on the attack itself.
- emil frederiksen
  Brass Contributor
  Apr 06, 2021
  I am using Local Account
  
  Windows is not asking for my local user password when:
  Turn on PC
  Restart
  
  Windows asks for my user password when:
  I log off / Windows key + L
  Want to change my password in account settings
  
  "n term of hacking over network, it is different story and if they find a way to access to your PC having password or without password won't be much difference but it also depends on the attack itself."
  Wont it be like another layer of security?
  - Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Apr 07, 2021
    Open start and search for cmd or Command prompt and open it and then type the following command:
    
    control userpasswords2
    
    and press enter and it should open User Accounts and in the Users tab you shall see an option Users must enter a username and password to use this computer and you have to check this box.
    
    Regarding to the hacking issue, when you are using Windows and you already login as administrator, attackers could take over your system and use certain tools to capture your password or keep themselves login.

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