how do i get my computer to boot up without having to click the owner icon. i used to just turn on my computer and it booted up totally straight to the desktop but since i had to reinstall windows due to a nasty virus i cannot get rid of the welcome screen i have tried using the user accounts menu but still cannot get rid of it can you help
regards terry burns
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Bob_180_Bob 41 Posting Virtuoso
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For Xp, this is the quickest way, no "Regedit" involved;
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use the Welcome screen check box.
5. Click apply and/or OK and close.
Bob_180_Bob 41 Posting Virtuoso
For Xp, this is the quickest way, no "Regedit" involved;
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use the Welcome screen check box.
5. Click apply and/or OK and close.
Copied from the site I sent the OP to....
You can also use turn on automatic logon without editing the registry in Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and in Microsoft Windows XP Professional on a computer that is not joined to a domain. To do this, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.
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