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by technogeek-1995 1 view

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I recently powered up my laptop and ran it in "safe mode." I had to do this to run the 'administrator' user account. I had to type something in run to make sure I had all my system files in there original form. (NOTE: See "Media Extender" https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=280259&tag=nl.rCOMBINED) Now, every time I turn on my PC, it logs onto the 'Administrator' account. It bypasses the log in screen. I have no clue what to do. More information will be provided if it is needed.

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by rob miners

To configure Windows XP to use the Classic logon and shutdown screens for every logon session, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use the Welcome screen check box. If you want to use the Welcome screen tick the box.
Note If you turn off the Welcome logon screen, you also turn off the Fast User Switching option.

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance. ;) :D

by thumbsup2

There's a key in the registry you can set to zero to prevent auto logon:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Change the value of AutoAdminLogon to zero.

by rob miners

if the String Value is not present you will have to create it. These instructions should get you to where you need to be just remember to change the Value from 1 to 0 if it exists.

How to turn on automatic logon in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315231

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You may have to delete DefaultPassword if the Value is there. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/12315.mspx?mfr=true

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance. ;) :D

by technogeek-1995

It doesn't have a "defaultusername." I do have a category that says "(default)."

by rob miners

Ctrl+Esc. What is the Username at the top of the popup.

by technogeek-1995

I found it under changing the binary of the default log on. To "unset" it from administrator log on. Sorry, I didn't see that last night. Thanks

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