Guest husky13 Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Hello all, I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now have the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. The last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and I could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i thought it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated way of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, no clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you any help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! Thanks -- husky13
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Try this from my website: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_bypass_the_windows_log.htm -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FE857902-1627-4A05-A14D-DDB24842469E@microsoft.com... > Hello all, > I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults > and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now > have > the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. The > last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and I > could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i > thought > it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can > someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated > way > of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, > no > clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you any > help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > Thanks > -- > husky13
Guest husky13 Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 RE: straight to my desktop...!!please! thanks very much, will try it out and see what happens!!! let you know! -- husky13 "husky13" wrote: > Hello all, > I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults > and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now have > the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. The > last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and I > could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i thought > it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can > someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated way > of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, no > clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you any > help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > Thanks > -- > husky13
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! You're Welcome -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:57FA6E31-DD21-4DA2-8A89-42B7F93B91FC@microsoft.com... > thanks very much, will try it out and see what happens!!! let you know! > -- > husky13 > > > "husky13" wrote: > >> Hello all, >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now >> have >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. >> The >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and >> I >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i >> thought >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated >> way >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, >> no >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you >> any >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> Thanks >> -- >> husky13
Guest husky13 Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 RE: straight to my desktop...!!please! well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up but this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very happy to bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? -- husky13 "husky13" wrote: > Hello all, > I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults > and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now have > the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. The > last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and I > could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i thought > it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can > someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated way > of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, no > clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you any > help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > Thanks > -- > husky13
Guest PaulM Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No quote. -- ---------------------------------------- http://www.paulsxp.com http://www.paulsxp.com/forum ---------------------------------------- "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up but > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very happy to > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? > -- > husky13 > > > "husky13" wrote: > >> Hello all, >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now >> have >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. >> The >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and >> I >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i >> thought >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated >> way >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, >> no >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you >> any >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> Thanks >> -- >> husky13
Guest husky13 Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at startup which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much appreciated...thanks very much. -- husky13 "PaulM" wrote: > You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No quote. > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > http://www.paulsxp.com > http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > ---------------------------------------- > > "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up but > > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very happy to > > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? > > -- > > husky13 > > > > > > "husky13" wrote: > > > >> Hello all, > >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory defaults > >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i now > >> have > >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. > >> The > >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem and > >> I > >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i > >> thought > >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) can > >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less complicated > >> way > >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome screen, > >> no > >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you > >> any > >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >> Thanks > >> -- > >> husky13 > >
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Lets go for the easier root. Download the free application called TweakUI http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx (You need to look on the right hand side of the web page and select TweakUI.exe (not the titanium version) Once you have downloaded it, install it and then run the application. In the TweakUI main window click the + (plus) sign next to the Logon option and then click 'Autologon' In the auto logon window put a tick in the box marked 'log on automatically at system startup' then click OK. Now restart your PC and you should boot straight to the desktop. -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > startup > which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then > realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on > keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > appreciated...thanks very much. > -- > husky13 > > > "PaulM" wrote: > >> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No quote. >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------- >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up >> > but >> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very happy >> > to >> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? >> > -- >> > husky13 >> > >> > >> > "husky13" wrote: >> > >> >> Hello all, >> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >> >> defaults >> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i >> >> now >> >> have >> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. >> >> The >> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem >> >> and >> >> I >> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i >> >> thought >> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) >> >> can >> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >> complicated >> >> way >> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >> >> screen, >> >> no >> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you >> >> any >> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> >> husky13 >> >>
Guest PaulM Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! You did this right?? How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press OK. 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and then click OK/OK. -- ---------------------------------------- http://www.paulsxp.com http://www.paulsxp.com/forum ---------------------------------------- "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > startup > which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then > realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on > keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > appreciated...thanks very much. > -- > husky13 > > > "PaulM" wrote: > >> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No quote. >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------- >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up >> > but >> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very happy >> > to >> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? >> > -- >> > husky13 >> > >> > >> > "husky13" wrote: >> > >> >> Hello all, >> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >> >> defaults >> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i >> >> now >> >> have >> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my name. >> >> The >> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem >> >> and >> >> I >> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i >> >> thought >> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) >> >> can >> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >> complicated >> >> way >> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >> >> screen, >> >> no >> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank you >> >> any >> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> >> husky13 >> >>
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log on screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the problem is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That one 'does' work. -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > You did this right?? > How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > > If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > > 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press OK. > > 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username and > password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > > 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, > and then click OK/OK. > > > > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > http://www.paulsxp.com > http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > ---------------------------------------- > > "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at >> startup >> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then >> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on >> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much >> appreciated...thanks very much. >> -- >> husky13 >> >> >> "PaulM" wrote: >> >>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No quote. >>> >>> -- >>> ---------------------------------------- >>> http://www.paulsxp.com >>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >>> ---------------------------------------- >>> >>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops up >>> > but >>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very >>> > happy to >>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? >>> > -- >>> > husky13 >>> > >>> > >>> > "husky13" wrote: >>> > >>> >> Hello all, >>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >>> >> defaults >>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i >>> >> now >>> >> have >>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my >>> >> name. >>> >> The >>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem >>> >> and >>> >> I >>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again (i >>> >> thought >>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) >>> >> can >>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >>> >> complicated >>> >> way >>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >>> >> screen, >>> >> no >>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank >>> >> you >>> >> any >>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >>> >> Thanks >>> >> -- >>> >> husky13 >>> >>>
Guest PaulM Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! I left out step 4. 1. Click Start, and then click Run. 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" check box, and then click Apply. 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK to close the User Accounts window. -- ---------------------------------------- http://www.paulsxp.com http://www.paulsxp.com/forum ---------------------------------------- "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log on > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the problem > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That one > 'does' work. > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of > the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> You did this right?? >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press OK. >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username and >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on >> with, and then click OK/OK. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------- >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at >>> startup >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much >>> appreciated...thanks very much. >>> -- >>> husky13 >>> >>> >>> "PaulM" wrote: >>> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No >>>> quote. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> ---------------------------------------- >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >>>> ---------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops >>>> > up but >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very >>>> > happy to >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? >>>> > -- >>>> > husky13 >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > "husky13" wrote: >>>> > >>>> >> Hello all, >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >>>> >> defaults >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i >>>> >> now >>>> >> have >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my >>>> >> name. >>>> >> The >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem >>>> >> and >>>> >> I >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again >>>> >> (i >>>> >> thought >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) >>>> >> can >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >>>> >> complicated >>>> >> way >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >>>> >> screen, >>>> >> no >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank >>>> >> you >>>> >> any >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >>>> >> Thanks >>>> >> -- >>>> >> husky13 >>>> >>>>
Guest husky13 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! ok, i will try it again and leave out step 4 and see if it takes me straight to desktop...if not i will proceed to John's second lot of instructions....let you know the outcome...thanks so much for all your help... -- husky13 "PaulM" wrote: > I left out step 4. > > 1. Click Start, and then click Run. > 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. > 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this > computer" check box, and then click Apply. > 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password > box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. > 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK to > close the User Accounts window. > > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > http://www.paulsxp.com > http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > ---------------------------------------- > > "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log on > > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions > > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the problem > > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That one > > 'does' work. > > > > -- > > > > -- > > John Barnett MVP > > Associate Expert > > Windows Desktop Experience > > > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > > for > > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of > > the > > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > > mail/post.. > > > > > > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> You did this right?? > >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > >> > >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > >> > >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press OK. > >> > >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username and > >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > >> > >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on > >> with, and then click OK/OK. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> > >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > >>> startup > >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then > >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on > >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > >>> appreciated...thanks very much. > >>> -- > >>> husky13 > >>> > >>> > >>> "PaulM" wrote: > >>> > >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No > >>>> quote. > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com > >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >>>> > >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops > >>>> > up but > >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very > >>>> > happy to > >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? > >>>> > -- > >>>> > husky13 > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > "husky13" wrote: > >>>> > > >>>> >> Hello all, > >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory > >>>> >> defaults > >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i > >>>> >> now > >>>> >> have > >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my > >>>> >> name. > >>>> >> The > >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem > >>>> >> and > >>>> >> I > >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again > >>>> >> (i > >>>> >> thought > >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) > >>>> >> can > >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less > >>>> >> complicated > >>>> >> way > >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome > >>>> >> screen, > >>>> >> no > >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank > >>>> >> you > >>>> >> any > >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >>>> >> Thanks > >>>> >> -- > >>>> >> husky13 > >>>> > >>>> >
Guest husky13 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having to put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you know how it goes! -- husky13 "PaulM" wrote: > I left out step 4. > > 1. Click Start, and then click Run. > 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. > 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this > computer" check box, and then click Apply. > 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password > box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. > 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK to > close the User Accounts window. > > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > http://www.paulsxp.com > http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > ---------------------------------------- > > "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log on > > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions > > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the problem > > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That one > > 'does' work. > > > > -- > > > > -- > > John Barnett MVP > > Associate Expert > > Windows Desktop Experience > > > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > > for > > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of > > the > > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > > mail/post.. > > > > > > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> You did this right?? > >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > >> > >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > >> > >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press OK. > >> > >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username and > >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > >> > >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on > >> with, and then click OK/OK. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> > >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > >>> startup > >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did then > >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter on > >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > >>> appreciated...thanks very much. > >>> -- > >>> husky13 > >>> > >>> > >>> "PaulM" wrote: > >>> > >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No > >>>> quote. > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com > >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >>>> > >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still pops > >>>> > up but > >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very > >>>> > happy to > >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other way?? > >>>> > -- > >>>> > husky13 > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > "husky13" wrote: > >>>> > > >>>> >> Hello all, > >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory > >>>> >> defaults > >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, i > >>>> >> now > >>>> >> have > >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my > >>>> >> name. > >>>> >> The > >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the problem > >>>> >> and > >>>> >> I > >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that again > >>>> >> (i > >>>> >> thought > >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really was!!) > >>>> >> can > >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less > >>>> >> complicated > >>>> >> way > >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome > >>>> >> screen, > >>>> >> no > >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? Thank > >>>> >> you > >>>> >> any > >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >>>> >> Thanks > >>>> >> -- > >>>> >> husky13 > >>>> > >>>> >
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Husky, I have used TweakUI on my copy of XP and it has worked and XP boots straight to the desktop. A simply registry tweak solves the problem, but rather than outline what registry keys you should change it was easier to let TweakUI do it for you. I have added the TweakUI option to the instructions on my website. -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having to > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you > know > how it goes! > -- > husky13 > > > "PaulM" wrote: > >> I left out step 4. >> >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK >> to >> close the User Accounts window. >> >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------- >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log >> > on >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the >> > problem >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That >> > one >> > 'does' work. >> > >> > -- >> > >> > -- >> > John Barnett MVP >> > Associate Expert >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> > >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> > >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of >> > any >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be >> > liable >> > for >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> > of >> > the >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> > mail/post.. >> > >> > >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> You did this right?? >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: >> >> >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press >> >> OK. >> >> >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username >> >> and >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. >> >> >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at >> >>> startup >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did >> >>> then >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter >> >>> on >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. >> >>> -- >> >>> husky13 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No >> >>>> quote. >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >>>> >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still >> >>>> > pops >> >>>> > up but >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very >> >>>> > happy to >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other >> >>>> > way?? >> >>>> > -- >> >>>> > husky13 >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> Hello all, >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >> >>>> >> defaults >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, >> >>>> >> i >> >>>> >> now >> >>>> >> have >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my >> >>>> >> name. >> >>>> >> The >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the >> >>>> >> problem >> >>>> >> and >> >>>> >> I >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that >> >>>> >> again >> >>>> >> (i >> >>>> >> thought >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really >> >>>> >> was!!) >> >>>> >> can >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >>>> >> complicated >> >>>> >> way >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >> >>>> >> screen, >> >>>> >> no >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? >> >>>> >> Thank >> >>>> >> you >> >>>> >> any >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >>>> >> Thanks >> >>>> >> -- >> >>>> >> husky13 >> >>>> >> >>>> >>
Guest husky13 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Hi John, that's great! Your solution worked for me and it's lovely to go straight to desktop at start up. Howver, one more question if I may.....when i put system in standby and then on again, i get the logon box again but just hit enter to bypass. Can I eliminate this box too? thanks -- husky13 "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > Husky, I have used TweakUI on my copy of XP and it has worked and XP boots > straight to the desktop. A simply registry tweak solves the problem, but > rather than outline what registry keys you should change it was easier to > let TweakUI do it for you. > > I have added the TweakUI option to the instructions on my website. > > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... > > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having to > > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you > > know > > how it goes! > > -- > > husky13 > > > > > > "PaulM" wrote: > > > >> I left out step 4. > >> > >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. > >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. > >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this > >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. > >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password > >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. > >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK > >> to > >> close the User Accounts window. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> > >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log > >> > on > >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions > >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the > >> > problem > >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That > >> > one > >> > 'does' work. > >> > > >> > -- > >> > > >> > -- > >> > John Barnett MVP > >> > Associate Expert > >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> > > >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > >> > > >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of > >> > any > >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be > >> > liable > >> > for > >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out > >> > of > >> > the > >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > >> > mail/post.. > >> > > >> > > >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> You did this right?? > >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > >> >> > >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > >> >> > >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press > >> >> OK. > >> >> > >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username > >> >> and > >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > >> >> > >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on > >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> > >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > >> >>> startup > >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did > >> >>> then > >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter > >> >>> on > >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. > >> >>> -- > >> >>> husky13 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No > >> >>>> quote. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> -- > >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >>>> > >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still > >> >>>> > pops > >> >>>> > up but > >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very > >> >>>> > happy to > >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other > >> >>>> > way?? > >> >>>> > -- > >> >>>> > husky13 > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> >> Hello all, > >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory > >> >>>> >> defaults > >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, > >> >>>> >> i > >> >>>> >> now > >> >>>> >> have > >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my > >> >>>> >> name. > >> >>>> >> The > >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the > >> >>>> >> problem > >> >>>> >> and > >> >>>> >> I > >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that > >> >>>> >> again > >> >>>> >> (i > >> >>>> >> thought > >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really > >> >>>> >> was!!) > >> >>>> >> can > >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less > >> >>>> >> complicated > >> >>>> >> way > >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome > >> >>>> >> screen, > >> >>>> >> no > >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? > >> >>>> >> Thank > >> >>>> >> you > >> >>>> >> any > >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >> >>>> >> Thanks > >> >>>> >> -- > >> >>>> >> husky13 > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >>
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! Try going to Control panel and clicking the power options icon. In the power options window, click the Advanced tab. In advanced tab remove the tick from the box 'prompt for password when computer resumes from standby' and click OK. -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:71644038-0126-4B4C-808D-C00E86D4415B@microsoft.com... > Hi John, that's great! Your solution worked for me and it's lovely to go > straight to desktop at start up. Howver, one more question if I > may.....when > i put system in standby and then on again, i get the logon box again but > just > hit enter to bypass. Can I eliminate this box too? thanks > -- > husky13 > > > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > >> Husky, I have used TweakUI on my copy of XP and it has worked and XP >> boots >> straight to the desktop. A simply registry tweak solves the problem, but >> rather than outline what registry keys you should change it was easier to >> let TweakUI do it for you. >> >> I have added the TweakUI option to the instructions on my website. >> >> >> -- >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of >> the >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> mail/post.. >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... >> > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having >> > to >> > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you >> > know >> > how it goes! >> > -- >> > husky13 >> > >> > >> > "PaulM" wrote: >> > >> >> I left out step 4. >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. >> >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. >> >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this >> >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. >> >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the >> >> Password >> >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. >> >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click >> >> OK >> >> to >> >> close the User Accounts window. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >> >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... >> >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' >> >> > log >> >> > on >> >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the >> >> > instructions >> >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the >> >> > problem >> >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. >> >> > That >> >> > one >> >> > 'does' work. >> >> > >> >> > -- >> >> > >> >> > -- >> >> > John Barnett MVP >> >> > Associate Expert >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> >> > >> >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> >> > >> >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty >> >> > of >> >> > any >> >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the >> >> > accuracy, >> >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be >> >> > liable >> >> > for >> >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising >> >> > out >> >> > of >> >> > the >> >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> >> > this >> >> > mail/post.. >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message >> >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> >> You did this right?? >> >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: >> >> >> >> >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: >> >> >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press >> >> >> OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username >> >> >> and >> >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. >> >> >> >> >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log >> >> >> on >> >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >> >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up >> >> >>> at >> >> >>> startup >> >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did >> >> >>> then >> >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked >> >> >>> enter >> >> >>> on >> >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions >> >> >>> much >> >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. >> >> >>> -- >> >> >>> husky13 >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: >> >> >>> >> >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No >> >> >>>> quote. >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> -- >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed >> >> >>>> > all >> >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still >> >> >>>> > pops >> >> >>>> > up but >> >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be >> >> >>>> > very >> >> >>>> > happy to >> >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other >> >> >>>> > way?? >> >> >>>> > -- >> >> >>>> > husky13 >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> >> Hello all, >> >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to >> >> >>>> >> factory >> >> >>>> >> defaults >> >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. >> >> >>>> >> However, >> >> >>>> >> i >> >> >>>> >> now >> >> >>>> >> have >> >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on >> >> >>>> >> my >> >> >>>> >> name. >> >> >>>> >> The >> >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the >> >> >>>> >> problem >> >> >>>> >> and >> >> >>>> >> I >> >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that >> >> >>>> >> again >> >> >>>> >> (i >> >> >>>> >> thought >> >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really >> >> >>>> >> was!!) >> >> >>>> >> can >> >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >> >>>> >> complicated >> >> >>>> >> way >> >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no >> >> >>>> >> welcome >> >> >>>> >> screen, >> >> >>>> >> no >> >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? >> >> >>>> >> Thank >> >> >>>> >> you >> >> >>>> >> any >> >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >> >>>> >> Thanks >> >> >>>> >> -- >> >> >>>> >> husky13 >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> >> >>
Guest husky13 Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! You are a GENIUS!!! I can't thank you enough....THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. No log on windows at startup or standby...straight to desktop....thanks thanks thanks!!!! -- husky13 "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > Try going to Control panel and clicking the power options icon. In the power > options window, click the Advanced tab. In advanced tab remove the tick from > the box 'prompt for password when computer resumes from standby' and click > OK. > > -- > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > mail/post.. > > > "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:71644038-0126-4B4C-808D-C00E86D4415B@microsoft.com... > > Hi John, that's great! Your solution worked for me and it's lovely to go > > straight to desktop at start up. Howver, one more question if I > > may.....when > > i put system in standby and then on again, i get the logon box again but > > just > > hit enter to bypass. Can I eliminate this box too? thanks > > -- > > husky13 > > > > > > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > > > >> Husky, I have used TweakUI on my copy of XP and it has worked and XP > >> boots > >> straight to the desktop. A simply registry tweak solves the problem, but > >> rather than outline what registry keys you should change it was easier to > >> let TweakUI do it for you. > >> > >> I have added the TweakUI option to the instructions on my website. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> > >> -- > >> John Barnett MVP > >> Associate Expert > >> Windows Desktop Experience > >> > >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > >> > >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > >> for > >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of > >> the > >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > >> mail/post.. > >> > >> > >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... > >> > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having > >> > to > >> > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you > >> > know > >> > how it goes! > >> > -- > >> > husky13 > >> > > >> > > >> > "PaulM" wrote: > >> > > >> >> I left out step 4. > >> >> > >> >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. > >> >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. > >> >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this > >> >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. > >> >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the > >> >> Password > >> >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. > >> >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click > >> >> OK > >> >> to > >> >> close the User Accounts window. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> > >> >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > >> >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > >> >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' > >> >> > log > >> >> > on > >> >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the > >> >> > instructions > >> >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the > >> >> > problem > >> >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. > >> >> > That > >> >> > one > >> >> > 'does' work. > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > > >> >> > -- > >> >> > John Barnett MVP > >> >> > Associate Expert > >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> >> > > >> >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > >> >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > >> >> > > >> >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty > >> >> > of > >> >> > any > >> >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the > >> >> > accuracy, > >> >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be > >> >> > liable > >> >> > for > >> >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising > >> >> > out > >> >> > of > >> >> > the > >> >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in > >> >> > this > >> >> > mail/post.. > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > >> >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> >> You did this right?? > >> >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press > >> >> >> OK. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username > >> >> >> and > >> >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log > >> >> >> on > >> >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> -- > >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> >> > >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > >> >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up > >> >> >>> at > >> >> >>> startup > >> >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did > >> >> >>> then > >> >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked > >> >> >>> enter > >> >> >>> on > >> >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions > >> >> >>> much > >> >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. > >> >> >>> -- > >> >> >>> husky13 > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: > >> >> >>> > >> >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No > >> >> >>>> quote. > >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> -- > >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > >> >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed > >> >> >>>> > all > >> >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still > >> >> >>>> > pops > >> >> >>>> > up but > >> >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be > >> >> >>>> > very > >> >> >>>> > happy to > >> >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other > >> >> >>>> > way?? > >> >> >>>> > -- > >> >> >>>> > husky13 > >> >> >>>> > > >> >> >>>> > > >> >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: > >> >> >>>> > > >> >> >>>> >> Hello all, > >> >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to > >> >> >>>> >> factory > >> >> >>>> >> defaults > >> >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. > >> >> >>>> >> However, > >> >> >>>> >> i > >> >> >>>> >> now > >> >> >>>> >> have > >> >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on > >> >> >>>> >> my > >> >> >>>> >> name. > >> >> >>>> >> The > >> >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the > >> >> >>>> >> problem > >> >> >>>> >> and > >> >> >>>> >> I > >> >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that > >> >> >>>> >> again > >> >> >>>> >> (i > >> >> >>>> >> thought > >> >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really > >> >> >>>> >> was!!) > >> >> >>>> >> can > >> >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less > >> >> >>>> >> complicated > >> >> >>>> >> way > >> >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no > >> >> >>>> >> welcome > >> >> >>>> >> screen, > >> >> >>>> >> no > >> >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? > >> >> >>>> >> Thank > >> >> >>>> >> you > >> >> >>>> >> any > >> >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >> >> >>>> >> Thanks > >> >> >>>> >> -- > >> >> >>>> >> husky13 > >> >> >>>> > >> >> >>>> > >> >> >
Guest PaulM Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! I didn't say leave out step!! You need step 4! -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.paulsxp.com http://www.paulsxp.com/forum http://www.supportspace.com/home/affiliates.s2?aiu=paulm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having to > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you > know > how it goes! > -- > husky13 > > > "PaulM" wrote: > >> I left out step 4. >> >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK >> to >> close the User Accounts window. >> >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------- >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log >> > on >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the >> > problem >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That >> > one >> > 'does' work. >> > >> > -- >> > >> > -- >> > John Barnett MVP >> > Associate Expert >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> > >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> > >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of >> > any >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be >> > liable >> > for >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> > of >> > the >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> > mail/post.. >> > >> > >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> You did this right?? >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: >> >> >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press >> >> OK. >> >> >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username >> >> and >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. >> >> >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at >> >>> startup >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did >> >>> then >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter >> >>> on >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. >> >>> -- >> >>> husky13 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No >> >>>> quote. >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >>>> >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still >> >>>> > pops >> >>>> > up but >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very >> >>>> > happy to >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other >> >>>> > way?? >> >>>> > -- >> >>>> > husky13 >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: >> >>>> > >> >>>> >> Hello all, >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory >> >>>> >> defaults >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, >> >>>> >> i >> >>>> >> now >> >>>> >> have >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my >> >>>> >> name. >> >>>> >> The >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the >> >>>> >> problem >> >>>> >> and >> >>>> >> I >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that >> >>>> >> again >> >>>> >> (i >> >>>> >> thought >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really >> >>>> >> was!!) >> >>>> >> can >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >>>> >> complicated >> >>>> >> way >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome >> >>>> >> screen, >> >>>> >> no >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? >> >>>> >> Thank >> >>>> >> you >> >>>> >> any >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >>>> >> Thanks >> >>>> >> -- >> >>>> >> husky13 >> >>>> >> >>>> >>
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted June 28, 2008 Posted June 28, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! You're Welcome! -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:84F43BFC-68F8-42E5-9E24-C908C37EFE6B@microsoft.com... > You are a GENIUS!!! I can't thank you enough....THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. No > log on windows at startup or standby...straight to desktop....thanks > thanks > thanks!!!! > -- > husky13 > > > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: > >> Try going to Control panel and clicking the power options icon. In the >> power >> options window, click the Advanced tab. In advanced tab remove the tick >> from >> the box 'prompt for password when computer resumes from standby' and >> click >> OK. >> >> -- >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of >> the >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> mail/post.. >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:71644038-0126-4B4C-808D-C00E86D4415B@microsoft.com... >> > Hi John, that's great! Your solution worked for me and it's lovely to >> > go >> > straight to desktop at start up. Howver, one more question if I >> > may.....when >> > i put system in standby and then on again, i get the logon box again >> > but >> > just >> > hit enter to bypass. Can I eliminate this box too? thanks >> > -- >> > husky13 >> > >> > >> > "John Barnett MVP" wrote: >> > >> >> Husky, I have used TweakUI on my copy of XP and it has worked and XP >> >> boots >> >> straight to the desktop. A simply registry tweak solves the problem, >> >> but >> >> rather than outline what registry keys you should change it was easier >> >> to >> >> let TweakUI do it for you. >> >> >> >> I have added the TweakUI option to the instructions on my website. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> -- >> >> John Barnett MVP >> >> Associate Expert >> >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> >> >> Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> >> Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> >> >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of >> >> any >> >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the >> >> accuracy, >> >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be >> >> liable >> >> for >> >> any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> >> of >> >> the >> >> use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this >> >> mail/post.. >> >> >> >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... >> >> > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without >> >> > having >> >> > to >> >> > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let >> >> > you >> >> > know >> >> > how it goes! >> >> > -- >> >> > husky13 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > "PaulM" wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> I left out step 4. >> >> >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. >> >> >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. >> >> >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this >> >> >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. >> >> >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the >> >> >> Password >> >> >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. >> >> >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then >> >> >> click >> >> >> OK >> >> >> to >> >> >> close the User Accounts window. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >> >> >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... >> >> >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the >> >> >> > 'classic' >> >> >> > log >> >> >> > on >> >> >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the >> >> >> > instructions >> >> >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around >> >> >> > the >> >> >> > problem >> >> >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. >> >> >> > That >> >> >> > one >> >> >> > 'does' work. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> > >> >> >> > -- >> >> >> > John Barnett MVP >> >> >> > Associate Expert >> >> >> > Windows Desktop Experience >> >> >> > >> >> >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org >> >> >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org >> >> >> > >> >> >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No >> >> >> > warranty >> >> >> > of >> >> >> > any >> >> >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the >> >> >> > accuracy, >> >> >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be >> >> >> > liable >> >> >> > for >> >> >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising >> >> >> > out >> >> >> > of >> >> >> > the >> >> >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> >> >> > this >> >> >> > mail/post.. >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message >> >> >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >> >> >> >> You did this right?? >> >> >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these >> >> >> >> steps: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and >> >> >> >> press >> >> >> >> OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a >> >> >> >> username >> >> >> >> and >> >> >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically >> >> >> >> log >> >> >> >> on >> >> >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... >> >> >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped >> >> >> >>> up >> >> >> >>> at >> >> >> >>> startup >> >> >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i >> >> >> >>> did >> >> >> >>> then >> >> >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked >> >> >> >>> enter >> >> >> >>> on >> >> >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions >> >> >> >>> much >> >> >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. >> >> >> >>> -- >> >> >> >>> husky13 >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? >> >> >> >>>> No >> >> >> >>>> quote. >> >> >> >>>> >> >> >> >>>> -- >> >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com >> >> >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum >> >> >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >> >> >> >>>> >> >> >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... >> >> >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and >> >> >> >>>> > followed >> >> >> >>>> > all >> >> >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box >> >> >> >>>> > still >> >> >> >>>> > pops >> >> >> >>>> > up but >> >> >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be >> >> >> >>>> > very >> >> >> >>>> > happy to >> >> >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any >> >> >> >>>> > other >> >> >> >>>> > way?? >> >> >> >>>> > -- >> >> >> >>>> > husky13 >> >> >> >>>> > >> >> >> >>>> > >> >> >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: >> >> >> >>>> > >> >> >> >>>> >> Hello all, >> >> >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to >> >> >> >>>> >> factory >> >> >> >>>> >> defaults >> >> >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. >> >> >> >>>> >> However, >> >> >> >>>> >> i >> >> >> >>>> >> now >> >> >> >>>> >> have >> >> >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking >> >> >> >>>> >> on >> >> >> >>>> >> my >> >> >> >>>> >> name. >> >> >> >>>> >> The >> >> >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved >> >> >> >>>> >> the >> >> >> >>>> >> problem >> >> >> >>>> >> and >> >> >> >>>> >> I >> >> >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do >> >> >> >>>> >> that >> >> >> >>>> >> again >> >> >> >>>> >> (i >> >> >> >>>> >> thought >> >> >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it >> >> >> >>>> >> really >> >> >> >>>> >> was!!) >> >> >> >>>> >> can >> >> >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less >> >> >> >>>> >> complicated >> >> >> >>>> >> way >> >> >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no >> >> >> >>>> >> welcome >> >> >> >>>> >> screen, >> >> >> >>>> >> no >> >> >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to >> >> >> >>>> >> desktop?? >> >> >> >>>> >> Thank >> >> >> >>>> >> you >> >> >> >>>> >> any >> >> >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! >> >> >> >>>> >> Thanks >> >> >> >>>> >> -- >> >> >> >>>> >> husky13 >> >> >> >>>> >> >> >> >>>> >> >> >> >>
Guest husky13 Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Re: straight to my desktop...!!please! hi Paul, i actually did it both ways but neither worked anyway even if i did misunderstand!!. John's solution was the only way...but thanks anyway! -- husky13 "PaulM" wrote: > I didn't say leave out step!! You need step 4! > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > http://www.paulsxp.com > http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > http://www.supportspace.com/home/affiliates.s2?aiu=paulm > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:6C6093D8-BDC4-4E67-8294-1BE27F32169B@microsoft.com... > > ok, i left out step 4 but still got the logon window but without having to > > put in any passwords....will proceed with John's instructions...let you > > know > > how it goes! > > -- > > husky13 > > > > > > "PaulM" wrote: > > > >> I left out step 4. > >> > >> 1. Click Start, and then click Run. > >> 2. In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK. > >> 3. Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this > >> computer" check box, and then click Apply. > >> 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password > >> box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box. > >> 5. Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK > >> to > >> close the User Accounts window. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> ---------------------------------------- > >> > >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > >> news:D5E71CF5-933C-4EE4-B31E-3E15B4F5DD62@microsoft.com... > >> > Yes Paul he did it right, it is just that now he gets the 'classic' log > >> > on > >> > screen more reminiscent of Windows 2000. I have tried the instructions > >> > myself and get exactly the same result. The easiest way around the > >> > problem > >> > is to use TweakUI as I have recommended in my last post to husky. That > >> > one > >> > 'does' work. > >> > > >> > -- > >> > > >> > -- > >> > John Barnett MVP > >> > Associate Expert > >> > Windows Desktop Experience > >> > > >> > Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org > >> > Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org > >> > > >> > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of > >> > any > >> > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > >> > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be > >> > liable > >> > for > >> > any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out > >> > of > >> > the > >> > use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this > >> > mail/post.. > >> > > >> > > >> > "PaulM" <paul@paulsxp.com> wrote in message > >> > news:uDd13VJ2IHA.2188@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > >> >> You did this right?? > >> >> How to Automatically Logon to Windows XP: > >> >> > >> >> If you want XP to boot directly to the desktop, follow these steps: > >> >> > >> >> 1. Click Start/Run and type: control userpasswords2 and press > >> >> OK. > >> >> > >> >> 2. Remove the check mark from from the "Users must enter a username > >> >> and > >> >> password to use this computer check box. Click Apply. > >> >> > >> >> 3. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on > >> >> with, and then click OK/OK. > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >> ---------------------------------------- > >> >> > >> >> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:C8E07D0A-B160-4BF3-8F10-CC27F6BB3799@microsoft.com... > >> >>> hi there, yes I typed as instructed but a small window popped up at > >> >>> startup > >> >>> which had Administrator and then had to type password which i did > >> >>> then > >> >>> realised it did not need to type the password and just clicked enter > >> >>> on > >> >>> keyboard which then brought me to desktop.Any other suggestions much > >> >>> appreciated...thanks very much. > >> >>> -- > >> >>> husky13 > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >>> "PaulM" wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>>> You did type this "control userpasswords2" in the run command? No > >> >>>> quote. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> -- > >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com > >> >>>> http://www.paulsxp.com/forum > >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- > >> >>>> > >> >>>> "husky13" <husky13@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >>>> news:1C0AC46D-F58F-4192-B09E-C2600C437071@microsoft.com... > >> >>>> > well looks like I am back to square one!! I tried and followed all > >> >>>> > instructions on your website but i'm afraid a little box still > >> >>>> > pops > >> >>>> > up but > >> >>>> > this time i hit enter and it takes me to desktop. I would be very > >> >>>> > happy to > >> >>>> > bypass all of this and straight to desktop. is there any other > >> >>>> > way?? > >> >>>> > -- > >> >>>> > husky13 > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> > "husky13" wrote: > >> >>>> > > >> >>>> >> Hello all, > >> >>>> >> I have Windows XP and recently brought my laptop down to factory > >> >>>> >> defaults > >> >>>> >> and i had to install everything and all windows updates. However, > >> >>>> >> i > >> >>>> >> now > >> >>>> >> have > >> >>>> >> the welcome screen and have to log on but just my clicking on my > >> >>>> >> name. > >> >>>> >> The > >> >>>> >> last time I deleted the aspnet user account which solved the > >> >>>> >> problem > >> >>>> >> and > >> >>>> >> I > >> >>>> >> could go straight to the desktop but I don't want to do that > >> >>>> >> again > >> >>>> >> (i > >> >>>> >> thought > >> >>>> >> it was some kind of spyware until i found out what it really > >> >>>> >> was!!) > >> >>>> >> can > >> >>>> >> someone tell me please what is the easiest, safest and less > >> >>>> >> complicated > >> >>>> >> way > >> >>>> >> of doing this to go straight to desktop on turn on pc, no welcome > >> >>>> >> screen, > >> >>>> >> no > >> >>>> >> clicking user accounts, nothing...just straight to desktop?? > >> >>>> >> Thank > >> >>>> >> you > >> >>>> >> any > >> >>>> >> help would be so appreciated, driving me crazy! > >> >>>> >> Thanks > >> >>>> >> -- > >> >>>> >> husky13 > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >
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