Can't diable Ctrl+Alt+Del requirement in User Accounts

[Jon Grilley]

I am running XP Home SP 1 with all the latest updates from
the windows update site. When starting windows, I must
click on my user account icon at the welcome screen. I am
unable to disable the requirement for Ctrl+Alt+Del for
secure login in the User Accounts. I have the control
panel in classic view but when I click on user accounts,
it comes up in category view. Also, under admin tools,
there is no icon for local secuirty policy. What can I do
so that I don't have to click on the user icon at the
welcome screen? Thank you.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You can use the following steps to enable automatic logon:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type: control userpasswords2 , and then click OK.
3. In the dialog box that appears, clear the "Users must enter a user name
and password to use this computer" check box, and then click OK.

How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315231&Product=winxp

Setting up an IPSec security policy with Windows XP Home
http://www.csys.com/tech/ipsechome.htm

Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I am running XP Home SP 1 with all the latest updates from
| the windows update site. When starting windows, I must
| click on my user account icon at the welcome screen. I am
| unable to disable the requirement for Ctrl+Alt+Del for
| secure login in the User Accounts. I have the control
| panel in classic view but when I click on user accounts,
| it comes up in category view. Also, under admin tools,
| there is no icon for local secuirty policy. What can I do
| so that I don't have to click on the user icon at the
| welcome screen? Thank you.

 

[Jon Grilley]

Carey,

Thanks for the info. I was able to access the user
accounts in classic view and make the changes I wanted.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Glad to hear of your success!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Carey,
|
| Thanks for the info. I was able to access the user
| accounts in classic view and make the changes I wanted.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Additionally, the Local Security Policy Snapin does not exist in XP Home.