Shenan
Sun Aug 27 15:03:45 CDT 2006
land shark wrote:
> I have a simple question -- a change has recently been made in
> the way we sign onto our PC, I assume from some Windows Update,
> and I cannot figure out how to change back to the old procedure.
>
> There are only two of us using this PC, and there is NO need to
> have to click onto a user-specific icon to start up Windows XP
> and move onto tthe desktop we share (i.e. no need to select a
> user to load personalized desktop
> images -- we use the same desktop). I cannot figure out how to
> eliminate this step, and allow our PC to move straight to the
> desktop without having us
> to choose the only user we have identified. Can anyone give me
> step by step instructions on how to eliminate this senseless step?
Malke wrote:
> Something you installed needed .Net 1.1 (HP printer software or the
> like). Go to Windows Update and take the Custom (not Express) scan
> for updates and download/install the .Net 1.1 service packs and
> patches. This will make your log in return to the way it used to
> be.
>
> Also see:
>
> Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
>
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
>
> How to automatically log on to a user account in Windows XP -
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282866&sd=tech
land shark wrote:
> This did NOT work. I downloaded and installed the Net 1.1 update,
> and a following security update to that download. But,. when I
> rebooted mt PC, the same issue happened -- I was asked to
> unnecessarily click on my "user icon" to load that users customized
> desktop.
Malke merely pointed out this was the likely cause of your having to choose
at logon now - as that update would have installed the .NET user and thus -
having more than one user - despite one not being shown to you as a valid
logon name - you have a Welcome screen logon now. Further solutions were
provided. You should not stop with one trial if you are given several to
test. =)
The solution you should try is likely listed here:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
As stated previously.
As for it being "unnecessary" - it is not that it is unnecessary - it is
annoying to you. Even if you do not have the option to click on and fix it
with the web page solutions given twice in this thread - the logon function
is necessary in Windows XP and just happens automatically once you change it
to do so.. In many origanizations - this is not allowed; of course, this is
likely a home machine and you can weaken security as you see fit. =)
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