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Nick
I thought everybody must be getting this popup after a recent update.
It is a blue Windows looking screen that shows my name, number of unread
messages, and number of programs running. It also has an option for turning
the computer off. I have to click on my name in order to see the desktop. It
also appears after my screensaver shuts off so I am perpetually having to
click on my name in order to get a normal screen again. If you are familiar
with Tweak UI/Powertoys for Windows XP, they describe the problem under
"logon" - supposedly if I check the box that says, "Logon automatically at
system startup", I will stop getting that screen but I have checked the box
and I am still getting the screen. Under "Description" for the logon box it
says, "Check the "Logon automatically at system startup" box to bypass the
initial logon dialog box by using the values provided in the User name and
Password sections. To supress autologon, hold the shift key while the system
is starting."
I also made the mistake of setting a password which is another option in
Tweak UI under logon so now every time I turn on my computer I get a message
saying something like I have the wrong password. Luckily if I click OK, it
lets me continue so I can then click on my name on that blue screen I get
and everything works normally from that point on. I would like to undo that.
Maybe System Restore would be worthwhile to at least get rid of that problem
but I don't know what I would lose so I'd like to avoid that if possible.
Here's some info on PowerToys and Tweak UI in case you are unfamiliar with
them.
PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after the product
has been released to manufacturing, but before the next project has begun.
These toys add fun and functionality to the Windows experience!
Toys released for Windows XP Client:
Tweak UI
Provides access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP
default user interface. There are many settings and options that you can
only set from Tweak UI. You can setup your mouse to your liking by setting
click speed, hover sensitivity, etc. You can also customize many Explorer
settings, taskbar settings, My Computer settings, and a wide variety of
other settings.
If anyone can help me with this "initial autologon dialog box" I would
appreciate
it tremendously. It is really getting on my nerves.
Nick
It is a blue Windows looking screen that shows my name, number of unread
messages, and number of programs running. It also has an option for turning
the computer off. I have to click on my name in order to see the desktop. It
also appears after my screensaver shuts off so I am perpetually having to
click on my name in order to get a normal screen again. If you are familiar
with Tweak UI/Powertoys for Windows XP, they describe the problem under
"logon" - supposedly if I check the box that says, "Logon automatically at
system startup", I will stop getting that screen but I have checked the box
and I am still getting the screen. Under "Description" for the logon box it
says, "Check the "Logon automatically at system startup" box to bypass the
initial logon dialog box by using the values provided in the User name and
Password sections. To supress autologon, hold the shift key while the system
is starting."
I also made the mistake of setting a password which is another option in
Tweak UI under logon so now every time I turn on my computer I get a message
saying something like I have the wrong password. Luckily if I click OK, it
lets me continue so I can then click on my name on that blue screen I get
and everything works normally from that point on. I would like to undo that.
Maybe System Restore would be worthwhile to at least get rid of that problem
but I don't know what I would lose so I'd like to avoid that if possible.
Here's some info on PowerToys and Tweak UI in case you are unfamiliar with
them.
PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after the product
has been released to manufacturing, but before the next project has begun.
These toys add fun and functionality to the Windows experience!
Toys released for Windows XP Client:
Tweak UI
Provides access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP
default user interface. There are many settings and options that you can
only set from Tweak UI. You can setup your mouse to your liking by setting
click speed, hover sensitivity, etc. You can also customize many Explorer
settings, taskbar settings, My Computer settings, and a wide variety of
other settings.
If anyone can help me with this "initial autologon dialog box" I would
appreciate
it tremendously. It is really getting on my nerves.
Nick