Disable Windows XP Login Screen

[TheGreatOne]

Here's how to enable or disable Windows XP login Screen for simple and fast Start up. Disabling auto logon is handy in case if there is only single user on machine.

First Method

• Login as Administrator.
  
  
• Click Start and then Run and type control userpasswords2 then click OK.
  
  
• In the dialog box you will see "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer".
  
  
• If the box is checked, users must enter a login and a password.
  
  
• If the box is unchecked, the system starts automatically on the administrator account.

[TheGreatOne]

Second Method:

• Login as Administrator.
  
  
• Go to Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts.
  
  
• Select Change the way users log on or off.
  
  
• Uncheck the Use the Welcome screen check box.
  
  
• Click Apply.

Third Method:


Download the TweakUI utility for Windows XP Which will to change or edit the way you log into Windows XP, with many more features.

Download TweakUI for Windows XP from the Microsoft


Note: Disabling the password obviously reduces the security of your machine.