Windows Xp login

andy2k · 20 Apr 2006 at 18:58

Im currently running Windows XP SP2.

How can i remove the welcome screen from start up, i just want it to log in straight away, there is only one account on the system.

Wilf · 20 Apr 2006 at 19:01

Is the Guest turned off?

dalex · 20 Apr 2006 at 19:10

same problem here , guest is off but .net sets itself up as asp.net ,can i remove the account as ati put it on as an update necessity ???
dave

The_KiD · 20 Apr 2006 at 19:17

1. Click Start, click Run, and type control userpasswords2. This is a shortcut instead of having to click on Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts.
2. Uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" check box.
3. Click Apply.
4. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and then click OK.
5. Click OK again and you're all done.

This feature allows other users to start your computer and use the account that you establish to automatically log on. Enabling auto logon makes your computer more convenient to use, but can pose a security risk since anyone can just turn the machine on and access your files.

From: http://8help.osu.edu/2063.html

Trigger · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:12

Download and install Tweak UI from Microsoft- that has an auto logon setting as well as loads of other useful features

andy2k · 20 Apr 2006 at 20:18

The_KiD said:
From: http://8help.osu.edu/2063.html

2. Uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" check box.

Where is this option?

andy2k · 21 Apr 2006 at 04:17

Anyone know?

The_KiD · 21 Apr 2006 at 09:02

Did you follow the instructions?

click Run, and type control userpasswords2

I did it on my XP machine at home last night and it worked a treat, but am on 2K here so can tell you exactly.

andy2k · 21 Apr 2006 at 14:08

The_KiD said:
Did you follow the instructions?

I did it on my XP machine at home last night and it worked a treat, but am on 2K here so can tell you exactly.

Oh yea, sorry. Before i went in VIA control panel. but using RUN worked a treat, thanks.

csmager · 21 Apr 2006 at 14:18

andy2k said:
Oh yea, sorry. Before i went in VIA control panel. but using RUN worked a treat, thanks.

Yes - i think the part 1 is a bit misleading. It isn't a shorcut to save going through the start menu, it's a separate control panel that's no longer listed in control panel.

Jimi · 21 Apr 2006 at 14:56

Just to let you know, if you ever have to reinstall .NET again, install .NET 2.0 as that won't change your login like .NET 1.1 does.

andy2k · 22 Apr 2006 at 12:04

csmager said:
Yes - i think the part 1 is a bit misleading. It isn't a shorcut to save going through the start menu, it's a separate control panel that's no longer listed in control panel.

Thats what confused me.

andy2k · 22 Apr 2006 at 12:05

All sorted now, thanks for all the replys.