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How to turn on automatic logon in Windows 7

The registry entries we used to utilize AutoLogon, no longer seem to work as they under Windows XP.

Specifically, when choosing a Windows only Logon after installing Novell Client 2 for Win7, the local Windows account name does not pop up in the username field. Then, when you enter the proper Workstation username, you must also enter the password. Previously, the password was suppli3ed in the registry and was not required at Workstation logon.

Oddly, if you log to the Novell network, the local user credentials *will* be properly used and the workstation account will be logged quietly and in the background without user intervention

 

Any help appreciated

dpoole(at)upei(dot)ca

 

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Anyway, here is the solution:

1. Press + R.
2. Type "control userpasswords2" and press Enter.

 Security note: If UAC is enabled, then you’ll get a UAC prompt on screen. Please specify
credentials or permission to pass the UAC elevation.

3. Select your account from the list.
4. Uncheck the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. "
5. Click Apply and a dialog will appear (See Figure A below).


Figure A: Automatically Log On dialog requiring user credentials.  

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Hello DalePoole – Welcome to Microsoft Answers Community.

How many users do you have on the PC?

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Hi DatePoole:

How is the situation on your side?
Is this thread solved or not?

Please tell me!

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please feel free to contact me and let me know.

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Anyway, here is the solution:

1. Press + R.
2. Type "control userpasswords2" and press Enter.

 Security note: If UAC is enabled, then you’ll get a UAC prompt on screen. Please specify
credentials or permission to pass the UAC elevation.

3. Select your account from the list.
4. Uncheck the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. "
5. Click Apply and a dialog will appear (See Figure A below).


Figure A: Automatically Log On dialog requiring user credentials.  

I hope you find this information useful and if you need any further assistance,
please feel free to contact me and let me know.

I hope this information was helpful…

Have a nice day…

Best regards,
Fisnik


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Hi DatePoole:

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Please tell me!

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I hope this information was helpful…

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Thanks, Worked great!
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It is Type "control userpasswords2" and press Enter. The instructions above leaves the s off before the number 2
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Much thanks for your solution for "automatic logon".  Having to wait for user input after update reboot was driving me crazy! 
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In my case the option "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. " is disabled. Probably because I am under a Domain.

In the other hand, only the local users appeared on the list. What if I need to auto login using a Domain User?

I'd appreciated any help
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Hey ArturoHerrera,

Because this thread was started by another person and because of the threads age, I suggest you follow the link below to start your own thread. 

 

Asking your own question helps the community help you specifically with your issue. Remember to include all the details (your version of windows, specs of your system, any error codes etc...) that you can when you start your own thread. 

 

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The registry entries we used to utilize AutoLogon, no longer seem to work as they under Windows XP.

Specifically, when choosing a Windows only Logon after installing Novell Client 2 for Win7, the local Windows account name does not pop up in the username field. Then, when you enter the proper Workstation username, you must also enter the password. Previously, the password was suppli3ed in the registry and was not required at Workstation logon.

Oddly, if you log to the Novell network, the local user credentials *will* be properly used and the workstation account will be logged quietly and in the background without user intervention

 

Any help appreciated

dpoole(at)upei(dot)ca

 


How does this handle a password change on the Novell or MS/AD side?
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