windows log in problem

[John Luc]

I don't like the fact that when I switch the PC on it faffs about then gives
me the choice of which user to log onto.

There is only me so I have to click that before it proceeds making it a two
stage process.

It didn't used to be like that and you should be able to boot straight into
the desktop if you want

Can anyone tell me how sort it so pc just boots up as I am the only user

Best regards,

John

 

[crime prevention]

remove your password


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[Will Denny]

Hi

If you want to Autologon onto Windows:

Download TweakUI from
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx and
when installed go to Programs>Powertoys for Windows XP>Tweak UI - then go to
Logon>Autologon

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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[John Luc]

Hi
I am sorry for daft question but how do I remove my password and still
retain the account.
Regards
John

 

[crime prevention]

control panel>user accounts, change password then leave the new password
blank, i think.
i'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong.

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

control panel>user accounts, change password then leave the new
password blank, i think.
i'm sure someone will correct me if i'm wrong.

Sorry, but you're wrong. Removing the password isn't sufficient.

John, go to Start | Run, type "control userpasswords2" Select the account
you want to logon to automatically. Then uncheck the box "Users must enter a
user name and password to use this computer."

Or do the same thing with TweakUI.

 

[WTC]

I don't like the fact that when I switch the PC on it faffs about then
gives me the choice of which user to log onto.

There is only me so I have to click that before it proceeds making it a
two stage process.

It didn't used to be like that and you should be able to boot straight
into the desktop if you want

Can anyone tell me how sort it so pc just boots up as I am the only user

Use the "control userpasswords2" method as described near the bottom of the
following KB article.

How to turn on automatic logon in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315231