How do i avoid the Xp Startup Logon Dialog pop up.

[Guest]

Hi.
How to return XP to its original startup mode ?.
I mean ; when i purchased a laptop it started up as brand new machines do (
no USer accounts screen nor LOgon Dialog BOx.
I set up the usser accounts to see how it worked.
Then i wanted to put back the machine to its original state.
I instructed configuration not to startup in the user account mode.
It did, but instead, the LOGON dialog box started to appear.
What i need to do to stop this logon and start the machine as is was when
new ?.

Thank You very much.

Naz.

 

[Kelly]

You are in the old W2K mode. Switch back to using the Welcome Screen. Once
done, to auto-logon:

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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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

 

[WTC]

Hi.
How to return XP to its original startup mode ?.
I mean ; when i purchased a laptop it started up as brand new machines do
(
no USer accounts screen nor LOgon Dialog BOx.
I set up the usser accounts to see how it worked.
Then i wanted to put back the machine to its original state.
I instructed configuration not to startup in the user account mode.
It did, but instead, the LOGON dialog box started to appear.
What i need to do to stop this logon and start the machine as is was when
new ?.

Thank You very much.

Naz.

How to turn on automatic logon in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315231

Use the 'control userpasswords2" Method near the bottom of the KB.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Start/Run
Type "control userpasswords2" Enter
Uncheck "Users must enter..."
Click OK and follow prompts.