How to change the way users log on in vista

**Zaafir** · 03-06-2009

I have been using Microsoft Windows XP pro on my computer for many years till recently i installed Windows Vista Ultimate. How do i change the way users log on and log off. It was easy in windows xp, but i have not tried doing it in Vista. Vista is too scary and i don't want to screw anything up. Please guide me..

**FaMe FacToR** · 03-06-2009

The GUI login is the default method of login and it is the only way to login to a computer. There is a way to force users to use Ctrl+Alt+Del to use secure logins, but still you have to go through the welcome screen. Hope someone may find a way to go back to the old alternative logon, but Microsoft is not planning on offering that in Vista.

**Zaafir** · 03-06-2009

How is that possible? I have seen this at a friend's place. I have a computer with 4 user accounts and i don't want anyone to see other's login box there. Instead everyone must type in the username and password for thier account. Help guys!

**Solomon** · 03-06-2009

Yeah, theres a way to change the way user logs in and logs out.

Click on start button and type :
Code:
```
control userpasswords2
```
Press Enter
Click Continue at UAC
Click the Advanced Tab
Check "Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete"

Done