Cannot Log Off Current User in Windows

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you click Start, click Shut Down, and then click Log Off User, you may be logged on again without a password prompt.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you configure your computer to log on automatically.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.



2. Double-click System.



3. On the Network Identification tab, click Change.



4. In the Network Identification Wizard, click Next.



5. Click This computer is for home use and not part of a business network



6. Click Users must enter a user name and password.



7. Click Next, and then click Finish.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbnetwork ntstart
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb