How to remove the background picture on the Windows 10 sign-in screen

One of the new features on Windows 10 Insider preview build 10547 is the ability to remove the Windows background picture on the sign-in screen. Removing the picture is as easy as flipping a switch in the settings. If you need guidance, we'll show you how to do it.

1. Go to Settings (keyboard shortcut: Windows + I) > Personalization > Lock screen

2. Scroll down and turn off the option, "Show Windows background picture on the sign-in screen."

That's it! No, really… that's all you need to do. Instead of the default black and blue Windows 10 wallpaper on the sign-in screen, you'll see the solid color matching your theme. What would be even more awesome is if we have a built-in option to replace the image instead of just removing it. Hopefully, Microsoft will add that option in a future update.

Need more visuals? You can see this setting in our hands-on video for Windows 10 Insider preview build 10547.

Are you removing the Windows 10 wallpaper on the sign-in screen? Let us know in the comments!

Mark Guim

Mark Guim is Video Editor at Windows Central. He switched to Windows because the MacBook Pro isn't Pro enough. You can follow him on Twitter at @markguim.