How to Log On to XP Automatically
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Despite the security issue, many of us what to know how to bypass the logon dialog box and log onto XP automatically when you boot the computer (while still having a password set on your account). It is not recommended , but here's how:
- Open your favorite registry editor and navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
- Click Edit, select New and then select String value.
- Name the value DefaultUserName.
- Set the value data by typing in the account name you want to log on automatically.
- Click Edit, select New and select String value again.
- Name the new value DefaultPassword.
- Set the value data by typing in the password for the account.
- Click Edit, select New and select String value one more time.
- Name the new value AutoAdminLogon.
- Set the value data to 1 to enable auto logon, or 0 to disable it.
Please be careful when editing the registry, any mistakes can make your machine not to work. It is recommended to back it up before any changes