Auto-login to Windows

[martenest]

Well, i got Windows XP home( i think), is there a way to make it so when i start my computer, it automatically selects a(my only) user and logs in with it. It is pretty inconvenient if i am downloading something(legal) overnight and Windows decides to download an update+ restart the computer.

[Gandalf]

There is a way to turn off automatic updates....

[martenest]

Yea still, sometimes i wanna turn computer on in the morning, then go make a coffee and come back without having to wait for the windows for totally start.

[Radagast]

If yours is the only account, disable the password on it. Also, in the user settings there should be something about making yours the default account. This only works with one account. So if there are more accounts on the PC, it may not work...

[Hess]

Was going to say something similar to Johannes...

Also, turn guest 'off'.

[Abraham]

Hehe, you need a to go into some special setting to make it auto-inlogg seeing as it's not really an option in the windows XP... I got it on one of my computers, and it rocks. I just don't remember how to do it :P

[stiffler2100]

well if what you're downloading is illegal i advise you turn off windows updates anyways:P I've turned mine off and NEVER had problems with being emailed by microsoft saying "you have an illegal version of winrar "or what ever:P happened to my friend. sometimes they find out your windows ain't genuine as well

[Neave]

just update your computer, win win situation. your computer if safer and no more problem :P

[martenest]

Thanks Johannes, there was another account in my computer which was hidden when i logged in, now its deleted anyway.

[Radagast]

Thanks Johannes, there was another account in my computer which was hidden when i logged in, now its deleted anyway.

You're welcome. Glad I helped

[Sirricharic]

easy just go to run and type control userpasswords2 and then click the little box that says require password
 and then fill in the next thing that pops up with the correct information