[RESOLVED] Computer locked and Switch User after closing laptop screen

I have a Sony laptop with Vista Home Premium 64bit and all the latest updates applied. I have noticed that recently once I close my laptop screen and re-open it, there is now always a screen that gives me 3 options: Activate computer with fingerprint and "Computer locked" and "Switch User".

I only have one account on the computer (the administrator) and no other accounts and all guest accounts are deactivated. I am not using the fingerprint scanner to logon. It is stupid b/c I just click "Computer locked" and it still brings me to windows since I don't want to use a password. I am the only one using the computer so how do I get this to stop showing me this screen after re-opening the laptop? I just want to re-open the laptop and for it to open directly where I left off inside windows. I do not want to use the fingerprint scanner or password protection.

Thanks

Control Panel->Power icon->this is where you tell the lappy what to do when you close the lid. You can tell it to do nothing or hibernate ect.

In Control Panel>Power Options>Change plan Settings>Change Advanced Settings, under "Additional settings" you'll find "Require a password on wakeup". Set it to "No" for both battery and plugged in.

Thank you Steve R Jones and SuperSparks for your help. This has taken care of the problem. I have not been back in the forum in the past few years, but appreciate knowing that when I come back super moderators like you two are still here to help.

You're very welcome, I'm glad you got it sorted out :)