Automatic log-in?

[Guest]

How can I set my system so I don't have to log-in everytime I boot up?
I'd like to to skip not only the welcome Screen but also the Log on to
Windows dialogue box---that is, to have automatic log-in. I had it that way
with my old 2KPro before I upgraded to XP recently. I'd like to be able to
turn on the
computer, go away, and have it ready to use when I come back..... I'm
the only one who ever uses the computer. Thanks.

Janet

 

[Newbie Coder]

Janetb,

Download & run this utility which will simplify this process for you:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Miscellaneous/Autologon.mspx

 

[Guest]

Thanks. Does Windows NT/2K include XP?

Someone from another forum sent me:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
which did it with one 'uncheck' click and not having to download
anything......I haven't rebotted yet---will let you know if it does not
work.....

J.

 

[Newbie Coder]

Janet,

Yes, it works in XP too as they use the same method

 

[Dave Patrick]

Here you go.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315231

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[Guest]

To All:

Yes, http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
worked fine with simply unchecking one box.......

J.

 

[Kelly]

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


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