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by khamees79

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how can i log on directly to my home pc automatically without the need to fill my password everytime ,i have win2000 server?

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by therock_3333

i would assume this pc is not a part of a domain, but i would say open up an mmc consule (type mmc in the run box) then choose to add a new snap in, choose the local policy, i believe you can change login options in here, hope that helps

by ron

alternatively you can:

START-Control Panel.
Double-click "Users and Passwords"
Check the checkbox for "Users must enter a username and password to user this computer"
Now uncheck the same checkbox.

Now when you hit apply, it should prompt you for the username/password you want the system to always log you in as. Set them and voila..

Ron Velotta

by khamees79

thank you for the answer,but it was for win2000 professional,but anyhow i found in the same page a link to another article for win2000 server,so i decided to choose your answer as it helped me,thanx again,the link and the answer are here below for the knowledge.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN- US;Q234562&

the answer:
Start Regedt32.exe and locate the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Establish yourdomain name, account name, and password, using the values you would normally type when logging on. You should assign the following values: DefaultDomainName, DefaultUserName, and DefaultPassword.

NOTE: The DefaultDomainName and DefaultUserName values may already exist. The DefaultPassword value may not. If it does not, create it. To do so:
On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
In the Value Name box, type DefaultPassword.
In the Data Type box, click REG_SZ.
Click OK.
In the String Editor box, type your password. Click OK and save your changes.

NOTE: If no DefaultPassword string is specified, Windows automatically changes the value of the AutoAdminLogon key from 1 (true) to 0 (false). This disables the AutoAdminLogon feature. This behavior also occurs if the DefaultPassword string is specified but the password is left blank or null.
On the Edit menu, click Add Value. Type AutoAdminLogon in the Value Name box. Click REG_SZ in the Data Type box. Enter 1 in the String box. Save your changes.
Quit Regedt32.exe.
Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.
Restart your computer and Windows 2000. You should be able to log on automatically now.

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