Start up screen problem

Toxteth_OGrady

When you went to Autologon in TweakUI and selected "Logon automatically at system startup" was it showing a valid Username and Domain? Did you complete the "Set Password" routine?

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TOG

Renee

It had User name Ren (thats me) no domain.
Set password and confirm, which I did

Toxteth_OGrady

Try entering you computer's name in the domain. You find that under System Properties, 'Computer Name' tab.

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TOG

Renee

Do you mean Ren@computer name in the user box
Sorry to be such a div

Toxteth_OGrady

Actually if you're not running a LAN it wont show a domain as your logon account will be local only, so no need to worry about it.

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TOG

Toxteth_OGrady

Found the answer.

When you had the new hardware fitted, its drivers would have had a dependency on the M$ .NET framework for installation (or you have installed .NET using Windows Update). This creates a second user account ASPNET.

There are 4 conditions required to have the Welcome screen go straight to the desktop.

1. Only 1 user account (other than Administrator and Guest)

2. Single user account has no password defined.

3. User account is not part of a domain.

4. Fast user switching is enabled.

So, Renee, you need to re-establish those four conditions, i.e. delete the ASPNET user account, and change your 'Ren' account back to remove the password you've applied. All this is done in the Control Panel -> User Accounts.

Whilst in there go to 'Pick a Task' -> 'Change the way users logon and logoff' and ensure Fast User Switching is Enabled.

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Renee

Still not working. When I did a restartit wouldn't boot up. Had to do it in safe mode.
I've deleted ASPNET which leaves me with me and guest. Should I create another account in answer to your 1.
I've enabled Fast user
changed my name but couldn't find remove password

Toxteth_OGrady

Do you have XP Home or Pro?

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TOG

Toxteth_OGrady

Should I create another account in answer to your 1.

No

changed my name but couldn't find remove password

Go to 'User Accounts' -> 'Pick a Task' -> 'Change an Account,' click on your account icon then select 'Remove My Password' (3rd item down).

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TOG

NellyLock

OK heres the answer (i hope)

goto control userpasswords2 again tick the box that says users must enter passwords (so it is selected) then highlight your name then untick users must enter a username. click apply when it prompts for a password dont type anything (ie leave blank) and click ok (hit return) reboot and all should work

neil