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    Is it possible to skip the user screen on booting?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kickin1019, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. kickin1019

    kickin1019 Notebook Guru

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    If there is only one account on a computer is it possible to have XP load directly upon booting instead of having to click on the name?
     
    kickin1019, Jun 18, 2006
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    Malia Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    It is if the account is not password-protected. Not sure how though if it doesn't do that already. I assume it would involve changing something in the registry.
     
    Malia, Jun 18, 2006
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    kickin1019 Notebook Guru

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    Maybe it does it automatically, I don't have the computer yet. I was just wondering.
     
    kickin1019, Jun 18, 2006
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    ramian Notebook Consultant

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    TweakUI has this feature.
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    TweakUI can be gotten from here

    cheers!
     
    ramian, Jun 18, 2006
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    Thanks ramian.
     
    kickin1019, Jun 18, 2006
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    If you have only one user active and this user is not password protected, you won't see the welcome screen
     
    vassil_98, Jun 18, 2006
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    You don't need Tweak UI. Just look under Control Panel and user accounts. Be careful about not having a password as everyone automatically gains access to your files. If that's okay with you, then go for it. :)
     
    nickster87, Jun 19, 2006
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    Start ---> Run ---> Control Userpasswords2

    Uncheck: user must enter password to logon to the operating system. Type your password (leave blank if there is none) and click apply, then ok.

    That is what TweakUI is actually doing, so if that's all you're getting the program for, you don't need it.

    You're good to go. No need for any other program or to disable your password. However, if others use your comp I recommend not doing this.
     
    ttupa, Jun 19, 2006
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    If you password protect your notebook through bios you'll have the best of both worlds.
     
    warlord, Jun 20, 2006
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