Rumor has it Microsoft will address this issue in the final release of the Windows 8.1 Pro Preview. Windows 8 makes it easy to disable the lock screen so that when you want to get back to work, you can do just that and not waste time doing it.
Then, you have to login through the lock screen. While it offers a level of protection, especially in public, when you’re at home and just step away for a bit, it can take some time to wake your PC. The lock screen has always been a blessing and a curse for Windows users. We’ll show you how to disable Windows 8 lock screen in two different ways.
Disabling the lock screen in Windows 8 can make it quicker to get back to work or play after your PC hibernates.