How do I bypass the Welcome screen in XP Home Edition?

Question

I realise others have asked this, there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer. I have tried disabling the welcome screen, but then I have to enter a password when I startup. I never used to have to do this and I don't know why I do now.

Answer 1

Taken from http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips285.html

1. Click on the Start Menu
2. Click Run
3. In the open field type: control userpasswords2
4. Click OK
5. An User Accounts Dialog Box will open.
6. Select the Users Tab
7. Clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer checkbox
8. Select the Advanced Tab
9. If it is not already, clear the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before logging on checkbox
10. Press Apply
11. A dialog box will open asking you for user name and password
12. Input the information into these fields
13. Click OK
14. Click on Start Menu again
15. Open your Control Panel
16. Open User Accounts
17. Click Change the way users log on or off
18. If it is not already, clear checkbox for Use the Welcome Screen
19. If it is not already, clear checkbox for Use Fast User Switching
20. Click the Apply Options button
21. Reboot to see your results

Answer 2

It's better to leave it the way it is as you get worse problems. MS doesn't recommend it as I understand. I forget the reason. No firewall I think. The OS is like a network computer now. Probably it's cheaper to make on type OS then maintain two. MS has expert advice if you can navigate through the site, some of it free and blogs to ask questions.

Answer 3

there is not any longer a pass. you will ought to do one in each of two issues. a million) get her password(for young women frequently their nickname) 2) get her to create you a client identity and reinstall the sport below your consumer profile.

Answer 4

if there is NO password in the welcome screen then:
right click on the background>>>click on SCREEN SAVER tab>>>uncheck the place where it says on return show welcome screen...this should work.