how to log-on automatically to Windows

[Derek Upson - Pioneer]

I have an easy one (I think). we are using windowsXP Pro. I want the
computer to be setup in a way so when it is rebooted (like when a windows
update forces reboot)...the computer logs into windows automatically as a
particular user instead of leaving us at the normal log-in screen
(ctrl-alt-del to activate it).

I know that I have seen people set up XP Pro to do this...I just don't
remember what the steps are.

 

[wilscott1st]

I have an easy one (I think). we are using windowsXP Pro. I want the
computer to be setup in a way so when it is rebooted (like when a windows
update forces reboot)...the computer logs into windows automatically as a
particular user instead of leaving us at the normal log-in screen
(ctrl-alt-del to activate it).

I know that I have seen people set up XP Pro to do this...I just don't
remember what the steps are.

Try going to control panel/user accounts, click the advanced tap.
There's a check box there "Require users to use alt-conrol-delete.

Keep in mind this probobly won't (and IMO, shouldn't) work if the
machine is part of a domain, not sure about a workgroup.

 

[Malke]

Try going to control panel/user accounts, click the advanced tap.
There's a check box there "Require users to use alt-conrol-delete.

Keep in mind this probobly won't (and IMO, shouldn't) work if the
machine is part of a domain, not sure about a workgroup.

That will only give the OP the Welcome Screen and he wants to go
directly to some user's Desktop.

Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm


Malke

 

[Rick]

That will only give the OP the Welcome Screen and he wants to go
directly to some user's Desktop.

Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm


Malke

The link does not work for me.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

The link does not work for me.

The link is correct and it works.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have an easy one (I think). we are using windowsXP Pro. I want the
computer to be setup in a way so when it is rebooted (like when a windows
update forces reboot)...the computer logs into windows automatically as a
particular user instead of leaving us at the normal log-in screen
(ctrl-alt-del to activate it).

I know that I have seen people set up XP Pro to do this...I just don't
remember what the steps are.

One of the very easiest ways to do this is to download the XP Powertoy
"TweakUI", go to the Login section and enable "autologon".

HTH
-pk