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    Vista log-in screen bypass?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Need For Steve, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Need For Steve

    Need For Steve Notebook Guru

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    how do i set the log-in options in Vista so i dont have to enter my password when i start it up? i'm the only person who uses or has access to my computer, so i have no reason to password protect my computer from myself lol. any help is appreciated
     
  2. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    press start, then type control userpasswords2, chose yourself and take the check away from "users have to enter passwordsblabla".
     
  3. dougbrad82

    dougbrad82 Notebook Consultant

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    dont put a password for your account and it will boot directly to the desktop. if you want password, but want to remembered so you dont have to type it each time, refer to the following instructions:

    "click the Start sphere, then enter "cmd" in the search box. In the Command Prompt window write "control userpasswords2" and hit enter.

    Windows Vista will now ask you to elevate the privileges of the process so do it and you will be face to face with a window for User Accounts. Toward the top you will be able to see the option "users must enter a username and password to use this computer." Select the account you wish to alter and then uncheck the option. You will then be prompted with an Automatically Log On window, in which you will have to enter your name and password."
     
  4. Need For Steve

    Need For Steve Notebook Guru

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    sweet, thanks yall :D
     
  5. duna

    duna Notebook Guru

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    One question remain...
    I have a wireless conection and need a password to access my docs in the desktop. Removing the password will release the access in that machine to everybody, right?
     
  6. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    if you have the same user and same password on both systems, you can connect without password from one to the other (if the share rights are correct that you can access it :)).

    then you can make the autologin the way i've written and only you can access the shares, but you never have to type your password.
     
  7. duna

    duna Notebook Guru

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    Thanx :cool:
     
  8. Carrot Muncher

    Carrot Muncher Notebook Evangelist

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    Whats the difference between the way the OP wants and just not setting a password for the account, I don't get it :eek:
     
  9. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    The Welcome screen can still show up if there are multiple accounts on the machine, even if some of the accounts are hidden on that screen.