log on screen suddenly changed to username version

[lenny]

Hi,
I have a windows XP Pro machine. The usual log on process is through the
quick method. (the users have an icon on the screen and I click on the
relevant one and that user loads up). This morning when I have started my
machine that option has gone and now I get the username and password option.
I have logged on and then tried to change the log on method in user accounts
back to the quick method but the option is not available. Sorry if this is a
bit vague but I am not sat at that computer at the moment.

How can I change the log on option back to the quick method?

Cheers
Lenny

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

This usually happens when a network protocol is installed that doesn't
support the Welcome screen logon. Something like netware is a common one.
Have you installed any lately? Check the properties of your internet
connection.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Evolution]

Do what Nutcase suggested. You can also try to switch it back to use the
Welcome Screen (the nice little icon one).

-Start -> Control Panel
-Double click User Accounts
-Select the option Change the way users log on or off
-Check the "Use the Welcome Screen" option and reboot

 

[lenny]

Thanks,
I haven't installed anything recently and (so I am told) nor has anybody
else on the computer. I am unable to switch back as I get an error message
telling me that the netware protocol has disabled the welcome screen option.

I have tried something that I should have done straight away and that is a
system restore - I tool it back a week or so and the problem is now sorted.
Thanks for the advise but I would still like to know how to get it sorted
manually.

Cheers
Lenny