Eliminating Windows 2000 Password Prompt

ID: Q234562

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SUMMARY

This article describes how to set the automatic logon feature for Windows 2000 Professional. Note that this option is not available for Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server.


MORE INFORMATION

To prevent the password prompt in a non-domain system:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Users and Passwords.


  2. Click to clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box.

    NOTE: This option does not appear on a system that is a member of a domain.


  3. Click the Advanced tab.


  4. Click to clear the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before logging on check box.


Automatic logon is not supported when you are logging on to a domain. You will need to join a workgroup if you want the automatic logon feature.

Additional query words: regedit auto login autologon automated

Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: December 30, 1999
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