Can XP start up without selecting a User?

Discussion in 'Software' started by bob3690, Mar 22, 2007.

  1. bob3690

    bob3690 Private E-2

    Currently when starting XP I have to manually select a user name in order for the startup to complete. Can I set a user name as a default so that XP will just start up on it's own?
     
  2. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
    2. Open User Accounts.
    3. Click "Change the way users log on or off".
    4. Uncheck the "Use the Welcome screen".
    5. Click "Apply Options"
     
  3. Albatrossgr

    Albatrossgr Private E-2

    1) Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.

    2) Type in the following:

    control userpasswords2

    now click OK

    3) In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the primary logon.

    Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.

    4) Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the selected users password.

    Click OK when you are done!
    Note:You cannot have a password of course.
    *Sorry for answering again, didn't refresh!*
     
  4. bob3690

    bob3690 Private E-2

    That all works a treat. Thanks!
     
  5. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    You're welcome :)
     

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