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More info?)
Take a look at this article to make sure you followed the correct
procedure:
http://mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/welskip.php
When you remove the check mark this box will pop up:
http://img35.exs.cx/img35/9223/auto_logon.gif
Make sure you enter your user name (instead of Administrator) and
leave the password boxes blank. Click OK twice and reboot.
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Nepatsfan
"Richard" <richx@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:eVhUVOFSFHA.3144@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Thanks anyway ---- does not work - still get the screen where I
> have to click the name to continue
>
>
> "Nepatsfan" <nepatsfan@SBXXXIX.com> wrote in message
> news:rqCdnZipdv6AxPffRVn-oQ@comcast.com...
>> 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, 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.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Nepatsfan
>> "Richard" <richx@optonline.net> wrote in message
>> news:OvY0E2ASFHA.3288@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>>I recently installed a program that required .NET - now I have
>>>a
>>>login screen - with no login password - I simply have to click
>>>on my name and the boot continues. Is there any way to
>>>configure
>>>the machine to log in automatically (only one acct ever
>>>used) -
>>>any help is appreciated.
>>>
>>
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