Log On Issue

[Guyzerr]

I'm running XP and for the life of me I can't recall how to get past the " click user name " box when my system boots up without actually having to click it. I don't have any password set and would prefer not to have to. Hot tips / suggestions / fix highly appreciated please and thanks.

 

[jassilem]

I don't have Xpee anymore.. but mine used to just go straight to windows... ..

If you don't get a reply PM Jim and tell him I said to do so.. he should be able to remember!

 

[Tim]

To turn the Welcome Screen on or off:


You must have a computer administrator account on a computer that is a member of a workgroup or is a stand-alone computer to turn on or turn off the Use the Welcome screen feature. Logging on at the Welcome screen is not available on computers that are members of a network domain.

1. Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Click Change the way users log on or off.

Do one of the following:
To specify that users log on to the computer using the Welcome screen, select the Use the Welcome screen check box. A user logs on to the computer by clicking his or her user account name on the Welcome screen. If a password is assigned to the account, the user is prompted to type it.

• To specify that users log on to the computer without using the Welcome screen, clear the Use the Welcome screen check box. The Welcome screen will no longer appear when you start the computer. To log on to the computer, type your user name (and password, if you have one) in the standard Log On to Windows dialog box.

Note: To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. Fast User Switching is available only when the Welcome screen is turned on.
Note: To disable the Welcome screen you can also open the Registry editor and go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\WinLogon

Change the value for LogonType, from a "1" to a "0". This is because a 0 specifies Classic Mode and a 1 specifies Welcome Screen.
Now, exit the Registry and Reboot your computer.

 

[ssl]

link: Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

 

[Guyzerr]

Reckless Tim I appreciate your reply but for some reason it still demanded that I type in the user name so I went with ssl's suggestion. Now the weird thing. I had used Tweak UI to do that before and it demanded a password which is something I have never used. This time it made the change and the system boots up in it's entirety without any further action by me and that's a good thing.

Thanks for your help guys. The problem is now resolved.

 

[ssl]

Yeah, teh Reckless method (should trademark that, iffn your in a business or whatever ) still requires user interaction to log on (besides pressing the power button *somewhere*); it's a great option for businesses who do not want casual persons to just view the Welcome screen to see what users are able to log in; with that information, they can begin a decent attempt at an attack to gain access.

The method I linked you to automatically enters your password as the computer starts up (the reason why it asked you for it) for you, which means you can skip both the Welcome and "Classic" screens altogether, but at the expense of security.

 

[Guyzerr]

Yeah, teh Reckless method (should trademark that, iffn your in a business or whatever ) still requires user interaction to log on (besides pressing the power button *somewhere*); it's a great option for businesses who do not want casual persons to just view the Welcome screen to see what users are able to log in; with that information, they can begin a decent attempt at an attack to gain access.

The method I linked you to automatically enters your password as the computer starts up (the reason why it asked you for it) for you, which means you can skip both the Welcome and "Classic" screens altogether, but at the expense of security.

Security isn't an issue here unless someone breaks in cuz it's just me and Mrs. Guyzerr.

 

[Tim]

Yeah, teh Reckless method (should trademark that, iffn your in a business or whatever ) still requires user interaction to log on (besides pressing the power button *somewhere*); it's a great option for businesses who do not want casual persons to just view the Welcome screen to see what users are able to log in; with that information, they can begin a decent attempt at an attack to gain access.

The method I linked you to automatically enters your password as the computer starts up (the reason why it asked you for it) for you, which means you can skip both the Welcome and "Classic" screens altogether, but at the expense of security.

If you only follow the first part. If you follow all the steps it removes the welcome screen altogether.

 

[ssl]

If you only follow the first part. If you follow all the steps it removes the welcome screen altogether.

nuh uh!

*shrugs*

I did not read it fully; it appeared to just revert to Classic 'welcome' Screen.

But I'll take yer word for it. :surrender

 

[Guyzerr]

nuh uh!

*shrugs*

I did not read it fully; it appeared to just revert to Classic 'welcome' Screen.

But I'll take yer word for it. :surrender

That's what I thought when I read it. I'm not afraid of messing with the registry but the Tweak UI option seemed the easiest and quickest and that's the reason I went with it.