1268. Windows 8 - Login missing.

Scott asked: I installed Windows 8 and I can't figure out how to log in. I get the splash screen with a pretty picture, and then nothing. What am I missing?

Although I do like Windows 8, this is one of the very reasons I won't be installing it on my father's computer anytime soon.  Personally, I recently thought you had to actually swipe with the mouse or your finger in a touchscreen to get rid of that lock screen, but the fact is all you have to do is touch the mouse or type a key and it goes away, and then you can log in just like on any other operating system. 

So don't get fooled: Just touch the mouse, or type any key, and you're ready to log in.