Win XP problem; and a question - newby

[John]

I recently installed Windows XP (Home) on my computer (in addition to Windows
98SE).

When I first installed XP, it went straight to the desk-top on boot-up.
Then (for no apparent reason) a screen came up "To begin, click your username",
and I had to click on it to go to the desk-top.
Someone suggested I get Tweak-UI, and change the settings on "Logon" >
"Autologon", and check "Log on automatyically at system startup".

I did, and for one or two logons things go OK, but then it will revert back to
showing the "To begin, click your username" screen.

How can I make this selection permanent (or at least till I choose to turn it
off)?

Second: On Windows 98, there are a bunch of icons right next to the "Start"
button, which are sort-of "quich access buttons" to certain programs.
One of them is "Show Desktop".
At any time, I can select it, and the desktop will show again.
Is there a similar command or button in Windows XP?

Thanks!

John <><

A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey
with an other monkey's monkey.
(A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14).

 

[Wesley Vogel]

You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows
Update.

PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You
Install the .NET Framework 1.1
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827072

What is the ASP.NET Machine Account?
http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php

Second: It's called Quick Launch.

To show the Quick Launch bar
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...docs/en-us/win_tray_taskbar_showql_howto.mspx

To add a program to the Quick Launch bar
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/.../en-us/win_tray_add_program_quick_launch.mspx

Start a program from the taskbar
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...l/proddocs/en-us/ie4_tip_program_taskbar.mspx

If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar...

How to Re-create the Show Desktop Icon on Quick Launch Toolbar
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;190355

Or go here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top
61. Right hand side
Restore/Add Show Desktop to Quick Launch Bar
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[John]

Additional question and a remark in-line

You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows
Update.

Perhaps - not knowingly or intentionally, though . . .
I notice in the Control Panel > Add or remove programs, Microsoft .NET
Framework1.1 is mentioned as removable.
Considering the fact I don't network, and don't intend to, what would be the
repercussions of removing thisprogram?
Would it solve my originally mentioned problem?

PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You
Install the .NET Framework 1.1
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827072

What is the ASP.NET Machine Account?
http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php

Second: It's called Quick Launch.

If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar...

Thanks for your help! I've got this OK now.

John <><

A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey
with an other monkey's monkey.
(A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14).

 

[Thomas Wendell]

Don't uninstall it. Many newer progs need it to run. It actually is a new
programming system/style interface .NET



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[Wesley Vogel]

John,

Depends if you have any software that depends on .Net Framework or not.

I do not. I also do not have .Net Framework installed.

..Net Framework doesn't necessarily have anything to do with networking.

[[What is the .NET Framework?
The .NET Framework is a development and execution environment that allows
different programming languages & libraries to work together seamlessly to
create Windows-based applications that are easier to build, manage, deploy,
and integrate with other networked systems. ]]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/gettingstarted/default.aspx
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[John]

John,

Depends if you have any software that depends on .Net Framework or not.

I do not. I also do not have .Net Framework installed.

.Net Framework doesn't necessarily have anything to do with networking.

Wes:

I have uninstalled .Net Framework.

As you already said it would, it did the trick.

Thanks for your help! I appreciate!

John <><

A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey
with an other monkey's monkey.
(A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14).

 

[Wesley Vogel]

John,

Keep having fun.

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