Barry, I am getting the same situation when logging on. Looking at my user account, the Guest account is off and I can see no other - so what now??? -- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Hill" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 3:52 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Boot up log-on > Hi Andy > > To log on to Windows XP without going through the Welcome screen, you must > have exactly one user account defined and you must have the Guest account > turned > > off. That's the original arrangement. A recent Windows XP update screws up > this plan by adding a virtual user called ASP.NET, which isn't useful > unless > > you're a programmer. Assuming you're not, just delete it. > > > > Of course, subsequent Windows updates are likely to bring back that > unwanted > account. For a more permanent solution, download TweakUI from > > > > www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp. > > > > Install and launch TweakUI; unlike earlier versions, the utility launches > from the Start menu rather than the Control Panel. Double-click on the > Logon > item > > to open it and then click on Autologon. Check the box titled Log on > automatically at system startup, enter your user name and password, and > click on OK. > > > > Now TweakUI will log you on using your user name and password even if more > than one account exists. > > > > Barry > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:56 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Boot up log-on > > > Hi all. > > When I turn on my computer, it does not go to the desk-top, but rather to > a > log-in type box which offers the following options: Turn Off, and Andy > Logue. I have to tab twice to log onto Andy Logue. Not a big problem I > know but annoying. Anyone know how to get my computer to automatically go > onto Andy Logue and continue to the Desk-Top. > > Thanks. > > Best wishes. > Andy > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq