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Optional Windows tweaks that make a boot-to-Steam PC feel more like a console.

Auto-login

Method A (UI):

1. Win+R → netplwiz
2. Uncheck “Users must enter a user name and password…”
3. Apply → enter password → reboot

If the checkbox is missing, disable Windows Hello-only sign-in in:

• Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options

Method B (registry):

Stores password in registry (reversible). Only do this on trusted machines.

• HKLM...\Winlogon: AutoAdminLogon=1, DefaultUserName, DefaultPassword, DefaultDomainName

Black wallpaper

• Settings → Personalization → Background → Solid color → Black

Require sign-in after sleep → Never

• Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options → Require sign-in → Never

Hide desktop icons

• Desktop right click → View → uncheck “Show desktop icons”

Disable unnecessary startup items

• Settings → Apps → Startup (or Task Manager → Startup apps)

Reduce UAC prompts (optional)

• Control Panel → User Accounts → Change User Account Control settings → Never notify

Reduces security; only for a dedicated couch PC.

Reduce distractions

• Disable noisy notifications
• Keep display scaling consistent