How do you set Autologon

[carlodoep]

Hi,

Is it possible to set the autologon option in Windows 2000 Server SP3. I can do it on W2K professional but am having a issue with Server.
Basically the system will be rebooted via a task schedule and then the system must logon again.

Thanx

 

[Jump1ng]

You could either install the MS powertoys that have a feature to allow auto logon.

http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/powertoys/networking/nttweakui.asp

Or follow the steps outlined here

http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/26229/26229.html

I prefer the powertoy tweakui way as its easier to change the username and password and it saves having to make changes to the registry manually.

 

[carlodoep]

Hey Jump1ng,
this is for windows NT4.0 workstation and W2K professional workstation. Do u perhaps know if there is a specific one for Windows 2000 Server.

Cheers

 

[Jump1ng]

It seems its might not be possible todo this on 2000 server, if tweakui can't do it im not sure....

What if you import your autologon settings from a win2k prof pc see if that helps.

 

[VinceF]

You can do it via a registry key.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon


You can set the user and password here. You may have to add them.

Reg_SZ

DefaultUserName
DefaultPassword
DefaultDomainName