How to Configure Windows to Prompt You for a User Name

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SUMMARY

This article describes how to configure Windows 2000 Professional to prompt you for a user name and password when you start your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

When you do not configure your computer to be a part of a domain, you may not be prompted for a user name and password when Windows starts.

To configure Windows to prompt you for a user name and password, follow these steps:

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



2. Double-click Users and Passwords.



3. Click to select the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box, and then click OK.



4. Restart your computer.

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Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto