XP Login

[dunklegend]

My windows XP started as soon as the computer started but now I have to click on the icon for my user.

I don't have a password and I'm the only user for that computer so I would like it to start as soon as it boots up instead of having to click on an icon to do it.

What do I need to do to make it work as it did before?

 

[Zoron]

Delete the .NET account in your Users list.

 

[dunklegend]

Thanks Zoron
What is that account used for?

 

[Zoron]

I have no idea... it's created when you install .NET Framework 1.1. When doing a clean install of Windows, I don't even bother with 1.1 or 2.0 anymore... I just install 3.0.

 

[dunklegend]

Thanks again!

 

[Guest]

Wrong! Either run Windows Update and install the .Net updates or type "control userpasswords2" in Start --> Run and uncheck the box to require passwords.

Grumpy

 

[dunklegend]

Zoron's suggestion worked for me, but it's good to know the command that you said, I think is a good alternative.

Thanks to both of you

 

[edklite]

the .net account was there for a reason, one or more of the apps you installed use it and now they will not be able to function because you remove that account

 

[Zoron]

It's not there on my computer and I haven't noticed any ill effects. The only possible piece of software messed up by deleting the account is ATi's Catalyst Control Center... I used to have problems with it, but not since .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.0.

 

[edklite]

ya zoron you don't have any software that uses the old versions, some still run on 1.1 and if you remove it and install 2.0 it won't work, I think fah is one of those not sure to be honest.

 

[Guest]

FWIW, Dell Support is still based on .Net 1.1.

Grumpy

 

[Zoron]

Well then I stand corrected. I've always removed the account in the past because I never thought it was needed... well I was half right... it was just me that didn't need it.

 

[dunklegend]

Wrong! Either run Windows Update and install the .Net updates or type "control userpasswords2" in Start --> Run and uncheck the box to require passwords.

Grumpy

I had this same problem today, some old program had to install .NET 1.1 and I didn't remember how to remove it, so I brought back this old thread.

 

[dunklegend]

That was such a good answer that I should be able to give it a Best Answer.
Is there a way to do that Mods?