How to Disable Security Questions for Local Accounts Win 10/11

In Windows 11 and newer versions of Windows 10, when you create a new local account, you are required to select and answer several security questions. In this way, when you forget your password, you can reset it by answering the security questions you set. However, this feature can also make your device vulnerable. Therefore, here we describe how to remove security questions in Windows 10/11.

How to Disable Security Questions for Local Accounts

Way 1. Disable Security Questions Windows 11/10 via Local Group Policy Editor

Local Group Policy Editor is a tool that is used to configure and modify group policy settings. With this powerful tool, you can configure many important settings. For example, you can make Windows Defender scan USB automatically by using Local Group Policy Editor. Now we are going to show you how to disable security questions for local accounts via Local Group Policy Editor.

Step 1. Press Windows + R key combinations to open the Run window.

Step 2. Input gpedit.msc in the text box and press Enter.

Step 3. In the left panel, navigate to the following location:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Credential User Interface

Step 4. In the right panel, double-click Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts.

Step 5. In the pop-up window, select the option of Enabled, then click Apply > OK.

Way 2. Disable Security Questions Windows 11/10 via Registry Editor

Windows Registry Editor is a Windows built-in tool that enables administrators and power users to make root-level and administrative-level changes. For instance, you can use Windows Registry Editor to extend Windows 11 rollback time and show drive letters before drive names.

Here, how to disable security questions for local accounts via Windows Registry Editor? Follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1. Press Windows + R keyboard shortcuts to open the run command dialog box.

Step 2. Type regedit in the input box and press Enter or hit OK.

Step 3. In the top address bar, navigate to the following path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

If you cannot see the System key in the left panel, you need to right-click Windows to select New > Key. Then rename the newly created key to System.

Step 4. Right-click System to select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the newly created DWORD value to NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions.

Step 5. Double-click NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions. In the new window, set up the value data to 1 and click OK to save this change.

Now the security questions for local accounts should be disabled, and you can close the Registry Editor window.

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Final Words

In a word, this article shows you two effective ways to disable security questions for local accounts in Windows 10/11 by configuring group policy and changing registries.

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