Re: Win 2K auto logon
From: IndustrialUser (IndustrialUser_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/26/04
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:13:07 -0700
Thanks - I realized that the computers were still set up on a domain even
though they are physically disconnected. I used the workgroup solution.
Thanks again...
"Stanley Jones [MSFT]" wrote:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q234562
>
> from the link above:
> Preventing the Password Prompt in a Non-Domain System
> 1. In Control Panel, double-click Users and Passwords.
> 2. Click to clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use
> this computer check box.
>
> NOTE: This option does not appear on a system that is a member of a
> domain.
> 3. Click the Advanced tab.
> 4. Click to clear the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before
> logging on check box.
> Automatic logon is not supported when you are logging on to a domain. You
> will need to join a workgroup if you want to use the automatic logon
> feature.
>
> You can also turn on the automatic logon feature in all versions of the
> Windows 2000 product family by editing the registry.
>
> WARNING: This procedure will allow the user to log on automatically to the
> domain. This could cause a serious security problem. Anyone booting this
> system with this registry modification will be logged on to the system with
> the user's security credentials. 1. Start Regedt32.exe and locate the
> following registry key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
> NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
> 2. Establish your domain 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: a. On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
> b. In the Value Name box, type DefaultPassword.
> c. In the Data Type box, click REG_SZ.
> d. Click OK.
> e. 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.
>
> 3. 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.
> 4. Quit Regedt32.exe.
> 5. Shut down Windows and turn off the computer.
> 6. Restart your computer and Windows 2000. You should be able to log
> on automatically now.
>
> Note that this setting only applies to the first logon. To enforce
> this setting for subsequent logoffs, the administrator must configure the
> following setting:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
> Value: ForceAutoLogon
> Type: REG_SZ
> Data: 1
> This is a by-design security feature. The resolution involves editing the
> registry. Editing the registry is not supported.MORE INFORMATION
> Windows 2000 Only
> The process that is described in this article only applies to the first
> logon. To enforce this setting for subsequent logons, the administrator must
> set the following registry key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
> Value: ForceAutoLogon
> Type: REG_SZ Data: 1
>
> --
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
> "IndustrialUser" <IndustrialUser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:212A8FDB-144C-47D1-8D80-783A2D65A61C@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, How do I configure a win 2k machine to logon automatically to windows
> > with no password required? Security is not an issue - we have an
> > industrial
> > network completely isolated from the internet, intranet etc. I know this
> > is
> > possible I just cannot remember how... thanks in advance
>
>
>
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