Re: How can I avoid last log on when Admin logs on

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PeterM wrote:
> I get a lot of phone calls, because people forget their log-on. When
> I log on as a administrator, it leaves my log-on on their computer.
> How can I avoid leaving the last log-on on their computer screen.
> Isn't there a let's say a default log on, or a previous log on before
> I went and logged on as a administrator. Please don't laugh, I may
> not explain it right, but I think you will get the picture.Your help
> is appreciated. Most people in our company use Win XP Pro, some Win
> 2000 ................Peter

Change the registry entry for the DefaultUserName.. To their username.
(That's the sneaky way)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon


You could also just make sure the users get usernames they can remember.

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