ASP.NET Machine A... account?

[MK]

I just set up XP home from scratch on a new PC and somewhere while adding
all updates and service packs a user account was added:
ASP.NET Machine A... It's password protected, limited account, but contains
no password. This is in addition to the standard administrative account set
up and the Guest account. Anyone know why it's there and whether it can be
removed? It would be nice to be able to go right into XP without the log-on
question.
Thanks
MK

 

[S.Sengupta]

ASP.NET Machine Account is created when the Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1
is installed onto a Windows XP machine.
Removal of it depends.If one works with asp.net development work then
he/she must
keep that account,otherwise ASP.net projects will no longer function
correctly.
But if one has nothing to do with asp.net then it can be easily removed.

Start > Run and type in "control userpasswords2" >Ok.
Uncheck "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer"
option, and click Ok.


regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Richard Lowen]

Can one run "control userpasswords2" and
uncheck the "Users must... " in order to allow
unattended loading and still retain the ASP.net
account for program development?


Rick Lowen

 

[John E. Carty]

Yes

Can one run "control userpasswords2" and
uncheck the "Users must... " in order to allow
unattended loading and still retain the ASP.net
account for program development?


Rick Lowen

 

[Richard Lowen]

Yes

Thanks. Don' wanna shoot mahse'f inna foot.

R. Lowen

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

NO. Machine will not boot.

--
Jonah

Can one run "control userpasswords2" and
uncheck the "Users must... " in order to allow
unattended loading and still retain the ASP.net
account for program development?


Rick Lowen

 

[John E. Carty]

BS, this will allow the system to boot straight to the desktop with the user
account of your choosing (just like before the .net update was applied)

 

[HeeroYuy]

ASP.NET Machine Account is created when the Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1
is installed onto a Windows XP machine.
Removal of it depends.If one works with asp.net development work then
he/she must
keep that account,otherwise ASP.net projects will no longer function
correctly.
But if one has nothing to do with asp.net then it can be easily removed.

Start > Run and type in "control userpasswords2" >Ok.
Uncheck "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer"
option, and click Ok.


regards,
ssg MS-MVP

Also, installing .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 will correct the issue by itself.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You
Install the .NET Framework 1.1: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827072

To correct:

1. Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2 and press ok.

2. On the Users tab, left click your user name then clear the Users Must
Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer check box and then click
OK.

3. In the Automatically Log On dialog box that appears, type the "user name
and password" for the account you want to be logged on each time you start
your computer.

Added note: (Alex MVP)

If you want to logon to one of the other users, hold down shift as the
system boots up.


Tip:

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Remove ASPNET from the Welcome Screen for Auto Logon (Line 352) Right hand
side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Resolves the Auto Logon within 1.1 issue:

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4f-088e-40b2-bbdb-a83353618b38&displaylang=en



--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com