Automatically Logging Into Windows XP

[Dashken]

Despite Microsoft's relentless efforts in promoting Windows Vista, Windows XP is still going strong and is unlikely to go away anytime soon. So, here's a really useful tip for those of you who are still using Windows XP.

If you are one of those who have always wished you do not have to log into Windows XP manually, here's a simple guide on how you can get Windows XP to automatically log you in everytime it boots up. Just follow the simple steps and you will no longer need to do so.

Here's a quote from the article :-

"For better security, we have always had to manually log into Windows XP whenever it boots up. This is great for those who are concerned about security, or need to allow multiple users to use the system. It is particularly useful for business users. However, it may be a real hassle for users in a single-user environment who are not so concerned about security, or prefer to leave it to the BIOS for login security."

Link : Automatically Logging Into Windows XP

[Zenphic]

another way to access User Accounts is to run "control userpasswords2"

I'd suggest you add an alternative way to autologon as well. There's a utility called TweakUI. It has an autologon feature under Logon > Autologon

[Chai]

I've been using the TweakUI to do this.

[SkylineRemix]

so if i use this method for my comp, what are the procedures when i want log on with vista?

To be exact, i would set XP as a default OS while vista as a secondary OS and log in when neccesary. Both OS will be on the saem drive, just different partition.

[Zenphic]

Originally Posted by SkylineRemix

so if i use this method for my comp, what are the procedures when i want log on with vista?

To be exact, i would set XP as a default OS while vista as a secondary OS and log in when neccesary. Both OS will be on the saem drive, just different partition.

I don't really understand what you mean. It's two different OSs so each of them have their own settings on how it logins. TechArp's article should be able to be applied to Vista as well

[peaz]

yup. I've also been using TweakUI to do the same thing for a long time already

[ChampionLLY]

control userpasswords2

rundll32 netplwiz.dll,UsersRunDll

or the complicated manual registry method:
How to turn on automatic logon in Windows XP

[lee_what2004]

this autologon didn't work well with Lock My PC.
If your Lock My PC lock before logon and you activate autologon, you will just need to wait for several minute,
and then press cancel, you will be able to logon the windows
Lock My PC will turns out be useless
other than that, I find nothing wrong with autologon

[Lacus]

Hmm, i though TweakUI from Microsoft always allows AutoLogin? Used to use that in XP..Any idea how to Autologin in vista

[ChampionLLY]

if u guys have installed those "xp tweaking" external software, then its best u enable the feature thru the software instead.