==== How to bypass the Windows 8 lock [splash] screen ====


To remove the lock screen entirely, so that locking is just a plain password prompt — and booting up goes straight to the same password prompt — just follow these very simple steps. \\
1.Hit the Start key, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter. This will open the Local Group Policy Editor. \\
2.Navigate to **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Control Panel** > **Personalization** \\
3.Double click “**Do not display the lock screen**,” and select **Enabled** from the dialog that pops up. \\

Click OK. \\

The change is immediate. Go ahead and press Win+L and admire your new, minimal lock screen.


====Also you can set specific background color to your logon screen====

3. Double click “**Force specific background and accent color**,” and select **Enabled** from the dialog that pops up. \\
Set 3C6EA0 for background and AAAAAA for accent.....