XP log in issue.

VVC-Geeza · 29th May 2010, 19:07

Following the installation of some Windows updates a couple of weeks ago i now have a log in/page load issue on start up.

I'm now being to provide my username before the homepage will load.The word "administrator" appears in the username box,i have to cancel this and type in my username and then it will load wher'as before the page loaded automatically on start up.

I've been told that i could create a new account but risk not being able to log on at all if it turns to poo

Can my username be restored to allow me to log on automatically again at start up?

ps.i've tried system restore and for some reason my pc will not have it regardless of which date i use.

thanks.

justmicky · 29th May 2010, 19:21

Have you tried looking at the following:

Go to "Start", "Settings", "Control panel". Select " User Accounts", then have a look at "Change the way users log on or off". In this section I have a tick in the box that says choose the welcome screen so I dont need to use a password.

VVC-Geeza · 29th May 2010, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by justmicky

Have you tried looking at the following:

Go to "Start", "Settings", "Control panel". Select " User Accounts", then have a look at "Change the way users log on or off". In this section I have a tick in the box that says choose the welcome screen so I dont need to use a password.

Hi

yes i also have a tick in that box and don't need to type in a password but the problem is with the Username.I'm having to cancel the word "administrator" and type in my Username each time at start up to get the page to load where'as prior to the updates the homepage loaded automatically.It's as though administrator has replaced my username as the default setting at start up/log on.

justmicky · 29th May 2010, 19:56

Have you tried going in to "User Accounts" as described, then under "Pick an account to change" click on adminstrator then looking under change name or password.If theres a password for Administrator try removing it...then you may be able to change the name of the administrator to what you want.
You could always try a "Restore" from a few weeks back if you have a restore point before the updates.

VVC-Geeza · 30th May 2010, 15:46

I'm told that auto log in can be set up again using Tweak UI
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

I'm not sure i want to take the risk of locking myself out completey though if i click something i shouldn't

I'll see.

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30th May 2010, 15:46	#5
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,809 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I'm told that auto log in can be set up again using Tweak UI http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx I'm not sure i want to take the risk of locking myself out completey though if i click something i shouldn't I'll see. __________________

29th May 2010, 19:21	#2
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Have you tried looking at the following: Go to "Start", "Settings", "Control panel". Select " User Accounts", then have a look at "Change the way users log on or off". In this section I have a tick in the box that says choose the welcome screen so I dont need to use a password.

29th May 2010, 19:56	#4
justmicky I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 1.8 Club SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: north west Posts: 2,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Have you tried going in to "User Accounts" as described, then under "Pick an account to change" click on adminstrator then looking under change name or password.If theres a password for Administrator try removing it...then you may be able to change the name of the administrator to what you want. You could always try a "Restore" from a few weeks back if you have a restore point before the updates.