Bypassing the Windows XP logon page

You may want to get on to your desktop screen right after booting your computer. You may find it time-consuming to logon to your computer especially when you need to get things done fast.

There is a way to bypass the Windows XP logon page. To get passed through the computer logon page, follow these steps:

• Click Start, click Run, type 'control userpasswords2', then click OK. The User Accounts Property sheet displays.

 

• On the Users tab, clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box. Click Apply.

• Enter a user name and password that should be used to logon automatically in the dialog box that appears. Click OK.

• Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change the Way Users Log On and Off. Uncheck Use the Welcome Screen and Use Fast User Switching, then click Apply Options.