How to Stop Windows 11 from Showing the Last Logged-In User?
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WanderLust92
I find it frustrating that when multiple users are using the same PC, the Windows 11 lock screen shows the last logged-in user as the default selection. For instance, if user John logs in, then the system administrator logs out, the lock screen will still display the administrator's account selected. When John returns, he has to remember to switch back to his account. This can lead to mistakes, like entering the wrong password, and sometimes people even wonder why their passwords aren't working. I remember a time when we used to leave notes for this! Any tips on how to prevent the last user from being shown?
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You might want to check this link for a possible solution: [Microsoft Docs](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-display-last-user-name). It covers how to disable the last username display during logon, which should help with your issue!
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Back in the day, I would just enable a setting to hide the last logged-in user. It worked back in 1995 and still does today! It seems like a simple fix; have you tried searching for 'Windows not display last logged-in user'? You should find similar tips out there.
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User456: Exactly! Windows doesn’t always understand which account you want to use, so it's good to have a workaround.