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    windows xp pro question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by c_taylor, Mar 5, 2006.

  1. c_taylor

    c_taylor Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wanted to know if there was a way to turn on the computer and have it go straight to you desktop and not have to go in as different users. I remember when I had xp home, it would boot up and go straight to my desktop.
     
    c_taylor, Mar 5, 2006
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  2. TeddyGom

    TeddyGom Notebook Guru

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    I think if you don't have password on your user name, it would boot up and go straight to your desktop. I'm not sure though. :)
     
    TeddyGom, Mar 5, 2006
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    you could try tweakUI from microsoft, i think there is an option in there for that.
     
    RadcomTxx, Mar 5, 2006
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  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    You can only do this if you have 1 user account (more than 1 requires you to log in separately) and no guest account.

    TweakUI does have that option also. You can get tweak UI from here:
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

    After you install it, start tweak UI and click on logon. Under autologin, and check the box for log on automatically.
     
    Amber, Mar 5, 2006
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  5. dr_st

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    You can do it, no matter how many user accounts you have. And you don't need any third party tools.

    Start -> Run ->
    control userpasswords2

    Untick the "Users must enter..." checkbox. Click "Apply". You will be prompted to select the user that will be logged on automatically, and enter his password, if it's present.
     
    dr_st, Mar 6, 2006
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    dr_st is right -- I've used that command many times before.
     
    dragonesse, Mar 6, 2006
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    Duckfart Notebook Evangelist

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    You can also use :
    Control Panel
    User account
    Change the way you log on
     
    Duckfart, Mar 6, 2006
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