Auto log in to XP account

RastaManBob · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:12

Hi,

Just been doing Windows Updates on a new laptop and one of the updates has created a new XP account (Some .net thing or other) - Whilst I could delete it I really don't mind leaving it there... It's not causing me any issues ----- Well other than one...

Now when I turn the laptop on I have to select my XP account (My name)... Is there anyway I can get Windows to automatically log me into my account (It has no password on it).

Many Thanks.

Dan.

csmager · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:19

Run windows update and install all the updates to .NET 1.1. From what I've noticed, it was fixed in a later update.

RastaManBob · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:23

I've got all updates and it still hasn't fixed it

Dan.

csmager · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:27

MS say it was fixed in .NET 1.1 SP1...

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827072

But if it's definitely installed, then one of these solutions will also solve it:

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm

RastaManBob · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:43

Re-installed it to make sure and the Service Pack defo doesn't fix it for me... Tried the first method on that website and initiallity it hasn't worked however that may be due to me rushing so will have another go...

Any other ideas why it isn't working the Service Pack way?

Dan.

EDIT - Sorted using Method 1 on the website. Many Thanks :d :d - Still... Unsure why the Service Pack didn't do it...

david334 · 10 Sep 2006 at 20:31

Doesnt tweakUI do it?

Caged · 12 Sep 2006 at 01:20

Do not delete the .Net account, believe it or not it creates it for a reason.

Start > Run > "control userpasswords2" and untick "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer". Then fill in the details of the default account.

You may want to set an account password before doing this though, so you benefit from auto-login but still have to enter a password to set a password (so nobody can lock you out of your own account), access shares etc.