How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows XP
Open the Start menu., Select "Settings", then open "Control Panel"., Double-click the "User Accounts" folder., Click on the "pick an account to change" option., Click on the "Remove my Password" link., Go back to "User Accounts" and click on "choose...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Start menu.
It's located in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. -
Step 2: Select "Settings"
The Control Panel program lets you make changes to your system settings., You'll be able to edit your account settings from here. , Choose your default account name when it comes up.
Your "default account name" will reflect the name on the account you are trying to edit.You should refrain from editing other accounts when on a shared computer. , When the computer prompts you to enter your password, do so.
When prompted, click "Remove Password" to finalize the process. , In this menu, find the check box next to "Use the Welcome Screen" and click it once to uncheck it. , Go to the Start menu again, click on "Power"
and select "Restart".
Your computer will shut down, pause, and start back up.
It should logon automatically this time! -
Step 3: then open "Control Panel".
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Step 4: Double-click the "User Accounts" folder.
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Step 5: Click on the "pick an account to change" option.
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Step 6: Click on the "Remove my Password" link.
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Step 7: Go back to "User Accounts" and click on "choose the way users log on or off".
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Step 8: Reboot your computer.
Detailed Guide
It's located in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.
The Control Panel program lets you make changes to your system settings., You'll be able to edit your account settings from here. , Choose your default account name when it comes up.
Your "default account name" will reflect the name on the account you are trying to edit.You should refrain from editing other accounts when on a shared computer. , When the computer prompts you to enter your password, do so.
When prompted, click "Remove Password" to finalize the process. , In this menu, find the check box next to "Use the Welcome Screen" and click it once to uncheck it. , Go to the Start menu again, click on "Power"
and select "Restart".
Your computer will shut down, pause, and start back up.
It should logon automatically this time!
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