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by **efiste2** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:46 pm

how do i change the setting in windows XP so i dont have to log on when i boot up ???

by **Geekgirl** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 8:05 pm

Hi efiste2

Select Run from the Start Menu, type control userpasswords2, and click Ok.
Untick the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer option, and click Ok.

by **o0obrian0o0** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:46 pm

just to let you know thats a pritty big security risk.... :roll:

ur choice

by **Geekgirl** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:10 pm

Most computers you buy in the store boot up to the desktop. No password is needed. Very convenient when you are the only user on the pc.

by **Cactus** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:31 am

by **Restek** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:04 pm

I'd have to disagree - surely if someone can just turn on the computer without any password, this is more insecure than having to enter a password? I know it's no rocket science to brute force a windows password, but it's definitely more secure to have one than not.

That said, if you are the only user & your machine is somewhere where other people don't have regular access then the convenience of logging on immediately may outweigh the security risk.

by **Cactus** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:17 pm

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