Re: Users at startup

Posted: 08-07-2003, 03:18 PM
Hi Shane,
Type CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2 at Start>Run.. In the user accounts dialog box
that comes up next, uncheck "Users must enter a username and password to use
this computer". Hit apply and provide the username and password information
in the next dialog box.

Additional info can be found at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;315231

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"Shane Canfield" <shanecanfield@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:072401c35c9c$fac73a40$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi, I just updated Windows XP off the MS web site and now
> have a slight new problem, an annoyance really. When the
> PC starts up from a fresh boot, or even starting again
> after just sitting idle and the screen saver came on, I
> get this screen asking me to select a User and Log In.
> This added step is driving me nuts!!!!!!! How do I turn
> this crap off!!! I just want my running programs and
> icons! What is all this anyway? Its just the PC sitting
> here on desk...I don't have networks and other users!
> Agghh!!! If anyone can help me, I am in your debt. Thanks
> much, Shane
>

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