"Log on to" Box Missing After Pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE

ID: Q226177

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 2000 on a computer configured as a stand-alone workstation, the "Log on to" box may not appear when you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you install Windows 2000 on a computer configured as a stand-alone workstation in a workgroup named "Workgroup."

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, click Options in the Log On to Windows dialog box to specify a domain.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbui
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb