Q. on WinXP logon screen (how to disable?)
Aaaargh!
I am sitting in front of an annoying computer. It's driving me crazy! How the f-in A does one disable the stinking logon screen (the "classic" one, not the fancy "new" one (don't know/see if that matters))???
I've looked through User Accounts (in the CP) to no avail. I remember I had a similar issue a couple of years ago on my own computer and I remember it was a simple thing to accomplish. Then again, my computer doesn't have the latest SP so it's possible this setting may have been changed since.
Anywho ... so ... the user is a Computer Administrator (the only user aside from the generic Guest) and this is M$ Wincrap XP Pro v.5.1 (build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:SP2)
Any help greatly appreciated.
[rant]
Long live the Speccy and may Microsoft be annihilated with no chance of meeting 70 virgins.
[rant will never end]
Skarpo
*grumblestinkingXP*
I am sitting in front of an annoying computer. It's driving me crazy! How the f-in A does one disable the stinking logon screen (the "classic" one, not the fancy "new" one (don't know/see if that matters))???
I've looked through User Accounts (in the CP) to no avail. I remember I had a similar issue a couple of years ago on my own computer and I remember it was a simple thing to accomplish. Then again, my computer doesn't have the latest SP so it's possible this setting may have been changed since.
Anywho ... so ... the user is a Computer Administrator (the only user aside from the generic Guest) and this is M$ Wincrap XP Pro v.5.1 (build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519:SP2)
Any help greatly appreciated.
[rant]
Long live the Speccy and may Microsoft be annihilated with no chance of meeting 70 virgins.
[rant will never end]
Skarpo
*grumblestinkingXP*
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or to get into it without the password?
OH! BTW! The user doesn't have a pw.
Skarpo
-Dislikes Computers (aside from the good ol' Speccy).
Go to Start - Run and type "control userpasswords2" and click OK.
In the dialogue box that appears clear the checkmark "users must enter a user name and password to use this computer". You will get a new dialgue box asking for the account to automatically log on. Fill in the appropriate information and click OK... That`s it. Then reboot the system and you will automatically log on.
Oh, and I didn`t know, googled and that`s from :-
www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t204663-log-on-screen-in-xp.html
hope it works :)
Remove all but one user, and the problem should be solved.
The 2nd account is a guest account which logs into a plain boring desktop with bare minimal programs available for use. Reserved for acquaintences who drop by or visiting relatives. :D
Not much of a safety net though.
Bytes:Chuntey - Spectrum tech blog.
but to doubly protect my privacy ive rigged up a computer downstairs with an account for the missus, both kids and mine (administrator) with a cable connected to this one so they can connect to the net :P
im upstairs theyre downstairs :)
I found out (by a roundabout way) the same thing Ckay mentioned and it worked!
Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Local Users and Groups -> Users, etc.
I think that's probably the same way I did it before (a few years back) but in my memory it seemed easier to do back then.
Anywho ... again, thanks everyone!
Hugs are on the house!
EDIT
Hmmm, now I can't find it again (within where I was) and had to do it the way Ckay mentioned.
EDIT DONE
Skarpo
:-)
You expect them to climb on your house just for a hug?
Inconsiderate bugger :-P
I don’t think I have the stomach for it.
--Raziel (Legend of Kain: Soul Reaver 2)
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Of course ... True retro, platform-style, dude!
Skruppy
>[-}
For best security, you are supposed to have an admin login, and other users only have basic rights. If you want to install software, login as admin then log out.
Oh, by the way ... the reason why I'm disabling the log-in screen is because the user has arthritis and skipping that step of the start-up process is easier on the wrists/joints/bone-to-bone/pain/ouch/etc.
Skarpo
:-)
It does apply ... in this case it just doesn't matter.
Skarpo
:-)
Oldest rule in the book of Linux. I see no reason for it not to matter on XP too :-)