connecting to novell network using xp professional

[Guest]

I am connecting to a novell network with client for netware. However this
disables my friendly log on screen and fast user switching. Is there away
around this or a different network client that does not disable the friendly
log on screen.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The Fast User Switching Feature is only available if the computer is
not a member of a Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, or
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 domain, and you are not using a
third-party product that replaces the Microsoft Graphical Identification
and Authentication file (Msgina.dll).

A Discussion About the Availability of the Fast User Switching Feature
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294739

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

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I am connecting to a novell network with client for netware. However this
| disables my friendly log on screen and fast user switching. Is there away
| around this or a different network client that does not disable the friendly
| log on screen.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am connecting to a novell network with client for netware. However this
disables my friendly log on screen and fast user switching.

Correct. This behavior is by design; both the Welcome screen and Fast
User Switching are contrary to basic network security paradigms.

Is there away
around this or a different network client that does not disable the friendly
log on screen.

Not that I know of, and no network administrator worth his salary would
allow such a potential security compromise anywhere near his network.


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Bruce Chambers

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