I can't get into my own computer!

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martin.sedgley

I have just tried to set up my computer to bypass the Windows welcome
screen, using the instructions at the bottom of this post (which I
found on a website).

I have just noticed that I forgot to "Enter a user name and password
that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that
appears". To be honest, I can't even remember having seen the dialog
box.

When I start up my computer, I see the "Log On to Windows" screen, and
a notice saying "Logon Message: Unable to log you on because of an
account restriction". Is it possible that my computer now has no
accounts that can access it? I don't think I've ever given it a
password.

I can't get into my computer at all now. Does anyone have any tips,
other than reformatting my hard drive?

Thanks,

Giles


Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen

To make logon an unattended process:

Click [Start] [Run] and type
control userpasswords2
Click [OK]
The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.
On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and password to
use this computer] check box.
Click [Apply].
Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon
automatically in the dialog box that appears.
Click [OK].
Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On and
Off].
Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
 
See if you can undo what you did

Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows advanced screen
comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP wait until it
loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator without a password
(provided a password was not created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
or

If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.



As for auto log on if you fix the problem:-

.. Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.
.. Type in the following:
control userpasswords2
.. now click OK
.. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the primary
logon.
.. Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.
.. Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the selected users
password.

Click OK.
The changes will work the next time you restart your computer.

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

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autologon.htm
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm




I have just tried to set up my computer to bypass the Windows welcome
screen, using the instructions at the bottom of this post (which I
found on a website).

I have just noticed that I forgot to "Enter a user name and password
that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that
appears". To be honest, I can't even remember having seen the dialog
box.

When I start up my computer, I see the "Log On to Windows" screen, and
a notice saying "Logon Message: Unable to log you on because of an
account restriction". Is it possible that my computer now has no
accounts that can access it? I don't think I've ever given it a
password.

I can't get into my computer at all now. Does anyone have any tips,
other than reformatting my hard drive?

Thanks,

Giles


Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen

To make logon an unattended process:

Click [Start] [Run] and type
control userpasswords2
Click [OK]
The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.
On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and password to
use this computer] check box.
Click [Apply].
Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon
automatically in the dialog box that appears.
Click [OK].
Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On and
Off].
Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
Click to expand...
 
Thanks TaurArian!

My computer is working again now, thanks to your good advice.

You are brilliant.

Giles

See if you can undo what you did

Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows advanced screen
comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP wait until it
loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator without a password
(provided a password was not created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
or

If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.



As for auto log on if you fix the problem:-

. Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.
. Type in the following:
control userpasswords2
. now click OK
. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the primary
logon.
. Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.
. Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the selected users
password.

Click OK.
The changes will work the next time you restart your computer.

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

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autologon.htm
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm




I have just tried to set up my computer to bypass the Windows welcome
screen, using the instructions at the bottom of this post (which I
found on a website).

I have just noticed that I forgot to "Enter a user name and password
that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that
appears". To be honest, I can't even remember having seen the dialog
box.

When I start up my computer, I see the "Log On to Windows" screen, and
a notice saying "Logon Message: Unable to log you on because of an
account restriction". Is it possible that my computer now has no
accounts that can access it? I don't think I've ever given it a
password.

I can't get into my computer at all now. Does anyone have any tips,
other than reformatting my hard drive?

Thanks,

Giles


Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen

To make logon an unattended process:

Click [Start] [Run] and type
control userpasswords2
Click [OK]
The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.
On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and password to
use this computer] check box.
Click [Apply].
Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon
automatically in the dialog box that appears.
Click [OK].
Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On and
Off].
Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You're welcome, glad you didn't have to reformat.
Kaylene

Thanks TaurArian!

My computer is working again now, thanks to your good advice.

You are brilliant.

Giles

See if you can undo what you did

Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows
advanced screen comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP
wait until it loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator
without a password (provided a password was not created in this
hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
or

If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during
setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.



As for auto log on if you fix the problem:-

. Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.
. Type in the following:
control userpasswords2
. now click OK
. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to
make the primary logon.
. Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.
. Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the
selected users password.

Click OK.
The changes will work the next time you restart your computer.

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

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autologon.htm
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm




I have just tried to set up my computer to bypass the Windows
welcome screen, using the instructions at the bottom of this post
(which I found on a website).

I have just noticed that I forgot to "Enter a user name and password
that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that
appears". To be honest, I can't even remember having seen the dialog
box.

When I start up my computer, I see the "Log On to Windows" screen,
and a notice saying "Logon Message: Unable to log you on because of
an account restriction". Is it possible that my computer now has no
accounts that can access it? I don't think I've ever given it a
password.

I can't get into my computer at all now. Does anyone have any tips,
other than reformatting my hard drive?

Thanks,

Giles


Bypass The Windows XP Log On Screen

To make logon an unattended process:

Click [Start] [Run] and type
control userpasswords2
Click [OK]
The [User Accounts] Property Sheet displays.
On [Users] tab, clear the [Users must enter a user name and
password to use this computer] check box.
Click [Apply].
Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon
automatically in the dialog box that appears.
Click [OK].
Go to [Control Panel] [User Accounts] [Change the Way Users Log On
and Off].
Uncheck [Use the Welcome Screen] and [Use Fast User Switching]
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
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