Q. on WinXP logon screen (how to disable?)

edited September 2006 in Chit chat
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*
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  • edited September 2006
    you mean generally?
    or to get into it without the password?
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • edited September 2006
    Oh, sorry ... I mean disabling/bypassing/setting-it-up-so-that-it-doesn't-ask-for-username-and-password it so that the computer just goes straight to the desktop when the machine is turned on.

    OH! BTW! The user doesn't have a pw.

    Skarpo
    -Dislikes Computers (aside from the good ol' Speccy).
  • edited September 2006
    If you are using the Welcom screen go to Control Panel Users and switch to the classic log on.

    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 :)
  • edited September 2006
    Is there more than one user set up on the computer? If so, it will generally always ask for a user to log on. I myself am the only user on my setup, so Xp will go straight into the desktop when booted.

    Remove all but one user, and the problem should be solved.
  • edited September 2006
    I actually have 2 accounts. One is my personal account where I install all kinds of crazy stuff and setup the desktop just the way I like it plus all my porn...erm.. program collection is just a click away. I, and only I use this account.

    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.
  • edited September 2006
    i have mine and the missus's acounts on this puter

    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 :)
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • edited September 2006
    Thanks everyone for the help.

    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
    :-)
  • edited September 2006
    Skarpo wrote:
    Hugs are on the house!

    You expect them to climb on your house just for a hug?

    Inconsiderate bugger :-P
    Oh, no. Every time you turn up something monumental and terrible happens.
    I don’t think I have the stomach for it.
    --Raziel (Legend of Kain: Soul Reaver 2)

    https://www.youtube.com/user/VincentTSFP
  • edited September 2006
    VincentAC wrote:
    You expect them to climb on your house just for a hug?

    Inconsiderate bugger :-P

    Of course ... True retro, platform-style, dude!

    Skruppy
    >[-}
  • edited September 2006
    This is why people get crap on their machines!

    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.
    My test signature
  • edited September 2006
    Foggie: Erm ... in this case it does not matter or rather apply ... there is just one person using the machine and then only to read the news on-line. Aside from that it just gathers dust.

    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
    :-)
  • edited September 2006
    Well, it does still apply. While the user is online and has admin rights, software can still be installed.
    My test signature
  • edited September 2006
    Ok, compromise ;-) :

    It does apply ... in this case it just doesn't matter.

    Skarpo
    :-)
  • edited September 2006
    Thou shalt not log in as root for day to day tasks, only system setup. ;-)
    Oldest rule in the book of Linux. I see no reason for it not to matter on XP too :-)
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