[Ham-Computers] RE: Win XP login window

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

Here's how to do it.  But, before we go there, it's best to set a password even if you don't want to type it in each time you log on - set the password *FIRST*, then configure Windows to auto logon.

So, change the password first.  Then...


1. Open a Command Prompt and enter the following:

  control userpasswords2  (and press enter)

2. In the control panel that comes up, there should be an option that reads "Users must enter a user name and password..." - UNCHECK this box.

3. When you click "OK" or "Apply", another dialogue box should come up that asks you which UserID and password Windows should use for the auto-logon.  Enter them now, then press "OK".


That's it.  The next time you restart Windows, it should perform an auto-logon.  If you log off without shutting down, it will still prompt for a password - the auto-logon only works at first boot.

73,

  - Aaron, NN6O


-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Win XP login window

That's the first place I looked, but the only options it provides is 
either the ID/password prompt, or the "Select User" prompt. Since I'm 
the only user, it's a bit redundant hi hi! Trying to get rid of both 
options.

Thanks
Dave

jeff wrote:
> Dave 'Doc' Corio wrote:
>>    Could someone please advise me how to get rid of the login
>> requirement for WIN XP? Every time I reboot or start the PC I get the
>> ID/Password window. I have it set for no password, but it still requires
>> that "Enter" be hit to continue.
> 
> IIRC it's under USERS in ctrl panel, change the way users log in
> 
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