Win XP help

Intrepid · 12-09-2004, 09:10 AM

All right, this is a really simple problem, and it's really finicky, and unimportant, but it slightly annoys me.

What happens is when I usually start my computer it comes up with my username, and I can enter my password, easy. Since I’m the only user of this computer, my username is highlighted, and all I have to do is enter my password, but recently, when my computer boots my name isn't highlighted, and I have to click it, or press tab a few times.

Ok I’m being picky, but I really like starting my computer, and logging in easily, and walking away, if anyone knows a way to fix this I’d be happy, but it's no to important.

I'm using Win XP SP2

Callum · 12-09-2004, 09:25 AM

Never did that for me... Always came up with my name highlighted... I don't bother using a password at the moment (because my keyboard sometimes plays up, and so not all the keys work, so I can't get in...) and it logs me straight in...

Bungleau · 12-09-2004, 09:46 AM

No quick answers for you. Is yours the only profile on the machine? My machine has two profiles, so I have to pick one. If there's only one, it might just blast past it. A thought...

You might try googling for an answer on it.

andrewas · 12-09-2004, 11:40 AM

Only thing I can think of is to go into administrative tools, local security policy,local policies, security options.

This first option in Interactive Logon is "do not display last user name". Might be worth a shot.

Blunderbuss · 12-09-2004, 04:23 PM

The exact same happend to me. One day I just had to type my password, the next, I had to click it and type my password. I haven't found a solution for it. But I'm not too bothered.

Q'alooaith · 12-09-2004, 04:29 PM

Time to throw some panic at you..

It could indicate a problem with your PC security settings and/or unatherised useage..

Run your virus scanner and make sure it's upto date, then run another one (just google you'll find free online ones) just to make sure..

Then try googling your problem, or you could try the Microsoft website.

Bahamut · 12-10-2004, 02:18 PM

Well... That happened to me also. [img]smile.gif[/img]

It's no big deal, but I just press the "down" button. Yep the directional keys in the middle of the numeric keys and QWERTY keys.

And there, asks for your password. Easier than clicking to it.

Animal · 12-10-2004, 09:38 PM

Download TweakXP from the Powertoys section of Microsoft and set XP to auto logon.

If you need further assistance, perhaps Powertoys isn't for you.

Bahamut · 12-10-2004, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Animal:
Download TweakXP from the Powertoys section of Microsoft and set XP to auto logon.

If you need further assistance, perhaps Powertoys isn't for you.

LOL!!!

Sorry it was funny... hehehe

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 12-10-2004, 11:41 PM

Actually, my situation is almost the opposite. How do I make it not come up with the password window at all; 'cos right now I just hit cancel anyway. Now that's high security!

[ 12-11-2004, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: Variol (Farseer) Elmwood ]

12-09-2004, 09:25 AM	#2
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 36 Posts: 1,143	Never did that for me... Always came up with my name highlighted... I don't bother using a password at the moment (because my keyboard sometimes plays up, and so not all the keys work, so I can't get in...) and it logs me straight in... __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-09-2004, 09:46 AM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	No quick answers for you. Is yours the only profile on the machine? My machine has two profiles, so I have to pick one. If there's only one, it might just blast past it. A thought... You might try googling for an answer on it. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

12-09-2004, 04:29 PM	#6
Q'alooaith Emerald Dragon Join Date: December 10, 2003 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 961	Time to throw some panic at you.. It could indicate a problem with your PC security settings and/or unatherised useage.. Run your virus scanner and make sure it's upto date, then run another one (just google you'll find free online ones) just to make sure.. Then try googling your problem, or you could try the Microsoft website. __________________ -Jenn

12-10-2004, 02:18 PM	#7
Bahamut Iron Throne Cult Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 39 Posts: 4,864	Well... That happened to me also. [img]smile.gif[/img] It's no big deal, but I just press the "down" button. Yep the directional keys in the middle of the numeric keys and QWERTY keys. And there, asks for your password. Easier than clicking to it. __________________ http://makeallthedifference.blogspot.com http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-b.../ikonboard.cgi

12-10-2004, 09:38 PM	#8
Animal Gold Dragon Join Date: March 29, 2002 Location: Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,534	Download TweakXP from the Powertoys section of Microsoft and set XP to auto logon. If you need further assistance, perhaps Powertoys isn't for you. __________________ It\'s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye...then it becomes a sport.<br /> [img]\"http://members.shaw.ca/mtholdings/bsmeter.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

12-09-2004, 09:10 AM	#1
Intrepid Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 28, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 1,124	All right, this is a really simple problem, and it's really finicky, and unimportant, but it slightly annoys me. What happens is when I usually start my computer it comes up with my username, and I can enter my password, easy. Since I’m the only user of this computer, my username is highlighted, and all I have to do is enter my password, but recently, when my computer boots my name isn't highlighted, and I have to click it, or press tab a few times. Ok I’m being picky, but I really like starting my computer, and logging in easily, and walking away, if anyone knows a way to fix this I’d be happy, but it's no to important. I'm using Win XP SP2

12-09-2004, 11:40 AM	#4
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	Only thing I can think of is to go into administrative tools, local security policy,local policies, security options. This first option in Interactive Logon is "do not display last user name". Might be worth a shot.

12-09-2004, 04:23 PM	#5
Blunderbuss Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 11, 2004 Location: England Posts: 328	The exact same happend to me. One day I just had to type my password, the next, I had to click it and type my password. I haven't found a solution for it. But I'm not too bothered.

12-10-2004, 11:41 PM	#10
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 59 Posts: 5,634	Actually, my situation is almost the opposite. How do I make it not come up with the password window at all; 'cos right now I just hit cancel anyway. Now that's high security! [ 12-11-2004, 08:09 AM: Message edited by: Variol (Farseer) Elmwood ] __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

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