Automatically logging in.

[elziko]

I'm the only user of my computer so I want to automatically login but windows insists on requesting my pass word each time.

I used to have this OK in 2K but cant seem to find how to do it now I've upgraded!

Cheers

elziko

 

[MSeng]

This can be done a couple different ways:

1. Download the XP Power Toys, specifically TweakUI. You can use this tool to set up an Auto Logon. Power Toys can be found here --

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

2. Follow the instructions from this winguides.com registry tweak:

http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/13/

 

[linney]

You could try typing "control userpasswords2" in the run box. In the resulting window uncheck "users must enter a user name and password to use this computer". You could also try resetting the Administrators password on the same page to blank.

For future use next time you re-install windows don't set any password just use a blank one.

I take it you are aware of the security implications for not having any passwords?

 

[elziko]

Yeah thanks, userpasswords2 worked well... just the same as the Win2K window!

Security is not a problem as this is just a home computer.