Why must I login after added .NET?

[Hiawatha Bray]

I didn't have to at first. But after installing the .NET Framework, I have
to click my user icon before the computer will finish booting up. It's a
drag. I want the computer to boot up completely without my having to hover
over it. How can I skip this step? Must I uninstall .NET?

 

[Kelly]

Common issue. )

Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You
Install the .NET Framework 1.1: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827072

To correct:

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

Remove ASPNET from the Welcome Screen for Auto Logon (Line 352) Right hand
side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Resolves the Auto Logon within 1.1 issue:

Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4f-088e-40b2-bbdb-a83353618b38&displaylang=en


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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com