You can create a .reg file and then create a script that runs from a group
policy. The bad thing about his is that the password will be stored in
clear text in the .reg file. It's not a good idea to do this but it can be
done. The articles below should help

310516 HOW TO: Add, Modify, or Delete Registry Subkeys and Values by Using a
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310516
322241 HOW TO: Assign Scripts in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=322241

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"Altria" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:#(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello All,
> I need help configuring auto logon for win xp pro client running on w2k ad
> server. Currently I am doing auto login via changing the registry at key
> winlogon. I do this from the server via remote registry. The painstaking
> thing is that I have to do this for every machine. I was wondering if I
can
> add reg key into a startup script so I do not get the logon prompt. Also
get
> rid of the ctrl+alt+del prompt. Can someone point me in the right
direction?
> Thanks,
> Altria
>
>

Thanks Tim,
Would it matter if the password is seen because the user that will be
logging in automatically is a restricted user. Also, the GPO should override
any priviledges that may occur for AutoAdminLogin enabled. Also, how do I
configure the registry entry added to accept the modifications to the
registry.
Thanks,
Altria
"Tim Hines [MSFT]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> You can create a .reg file and then create a script that runs from a group
> policy. The bad thing about his is that the password will be stored in
> clear text in the .reg file. It's not a good idea to do this but it can
be
> done. The articles below should help
>
> 310516 HOW TO: Add, Modify, or Delete Registry Subkeys and Values by Using
a
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310516
> 322241 HOW TO: Assign Scripts in Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=322241
>
> --
> Tim Hines, MCSE, MCSA
> Windows 2000 Directory Services
>
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> your newsreader so that others may learn and benefit
> from your issue.
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> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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>
> "Altria" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:#(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello All,
> > I need help configuring auto logon for win xp pro client running on w2k
ad
> > server. Currently I am doing auto login via changing the registry at key
> > winlogon. I do this from the server via remote registry. The painstaking
> > thing is that I have to do this for every machine. I was wondering if I
> can
> > add reg key into a startup script so I do not get the logon prompt. Also
> get
> > rid of the ctrl+alt+del prompt. Can someone point me in the right
> direction?
> > Thanks,
> > Altria
> >
> >
>
>