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Wrong user name at logon
On one I use the fast user switching screen, however on the other I am not able to do this. I get the classic NT Log on which I hate for home use. The system will not allow me to change to the fast user switching screen because of a recently installed program. It gives me a hint of the program by listing a .dll

user logon screen doesn't show
Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In news:820D93D1-B87F-4175-B12B-A2DB7E51A4BB@microsoft. com, gilmorej <gilmo...@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked: First off I'm sorry if this question was asked before but search seems to be broken. How can I make the Windows login screen use the "Windows Classic" style

Xp Pro Shutdown menus
BTW, I don't even have a 'Welcome Screen' during boot on which to try the suggested double ctrl-alt-del. Nor do I have a logon window (classic mode), I surmise because I am the only user and I have no password (like W98 used to do). Maybe these details will help you guys come up with something I can try?

classic logon prompt "Ctrl+Alt+Del"
PCMH P...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windowsxp general Like I have already said Rock, our users here at the hospital have a hard time just remembering their passwords; much less a user name, so using the classic logon screen is not a viable option here. I guess for now, we will just users restart

Changing logon to classic
LongBow pi...@mud.pool microsoft public windowsxp general microsoft public windowsxp help_and_support microsoft public windowsxp security_admin Hello, I want to create a that will not be displayed when using the Fast User Switching/Welcome Screen logon method. Sure, I can switch the classic where they have to press

welcome screen not apperaring & user's picture
When I use the classic logon prompt with Windows XP Home Edition, I always am prompted for a password. I do not use a password on my single user computer, Rick Download and install Windows XP powertoys from microsoft. In the tweakui powertoys there is an autologon option that bypasses the logon screen.

Accessing shares over home LAN
EM "Rainer N" <rnpri...@gmx.net> wrote in message news:#D6xj7tYBHA.2120@tkmsftngp04... How can I log on as the local Administrator without a) changing the logon screen away to the classic mode (I like the blue screen that offers all the users) b) installing PowerToys or something like that ? Rainer Neugebauer.

Help - Stuck in Classic Logon
... computer that is a member of a workgroup, you have the option of using the friendly logon interface as opposed to the classic Windows logon interface. Often the administrator account, or other similar accounts, are not listed on the welcome screen, yet such users periodically need to log into their accounts

When utilizing "Switch User" the music "NEVER" Stops!
On XP SP1 machine with fast user switch, when I press ctrl/alt/del twice at logon screen, a classic logon dialog pops up. After upgrade to SP2, when some user is It shows the classic logon only when all users are logged off. Is this feature or bug? ( I hide the administrator account from the logon screen.

Super-Fast User Switcher
2. if not, go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change the Way Users log on or off > make sure "Use the Welcome Screen" is checked, and, optionally, Also, the user picture will not be shown in the start menu if you are using the Windows CLassic Theme "David Alexander" <dave...@yahoo.com> wrote in message

Toggling between "friendly welcome screen" and "classic logon ...
I had an XP Pro laptop configured to use the classic logon screen in a domain environment and to allow it to be used "locally" on field trips, as per my client's request. The only local user account was "administrator." A user of this machine went ahead and reset (1) the administrator password (2) the logon screen

xp administrator password
... troubleshooting is just not possible. The images make life simple then. I can have my PC running perfectly in minutes instead of the long drawn out process or reinstalling the operating system, applying updates, reinstalling software and restoring data files from backup. -- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User.

User Names for Login to XP
If you are on a workgroup then the following steps will change the user name: 1.) Logon as user with local Administrator rights 2.) Open Control Panel 3. "duck" <anonym...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0e7a01c3c1b2$658b3ff0$3101280a@phx.gbl... How do I change the name on the classic logon screen?

Hiding User Names on the Logon Screen
The XP style logon/log off usually disappear when another program has altered msgina.dll. However, you're only getting the classic screens at log off so this These settings are not kept on a per user basis so they would show up when you logged on to your account. Not being able to access Add/Remove Programs or

Logon Screen
I just want the normal welcome to windows xp and click my icon to get in, also haveing add/remove programs working again would be a plus. in user accounts I am the administrator, and I have use the welcome screen checked (and when its unchecked means classic logon prompt) I tried to uncheck it reboot..then recheck

I Dont Want the Windows Classic Logon in Windows XP!
... users or log off i dont see the welcome screen i get the classic logon prompt unlock computer screen there are no passwords on the accounts it was working fine until i DLd SP1 I am the administrator how do i get the welcome screen back? I know the rules but i am not needing a password the user accounts are set

Change Logon Screen to Classic style
"tshad" wrote: I have an XP Professional with the "Friendly" style of logon where you get a list of users on the screen to pick from. I need to use the "Classic" style of logon screen that allows you to pick the user and the domain that you want to logon to. I also need to set it up so the logon choice will show

Windows Logon Screen Changed and classic style now shows....
How do I turn off fast user switch and turn on the classic logon screen. I have a fingerprint reader and in XP this only worked from the classic logon screen. Ive followed the instructions in the MS Press Vista admin guide where you go into local policy settings and enable classic logon but it doesnt seem to do

Toggling between "friendly welcome screen" and "classic logon scre
Clear the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" check box, and then click Apply. 4. In the Automatically Log On window, type the password Don't remember how I did it, now the logon screen has started coming back on. I have tried Classic option etc, but cannot work it out. Please help.

How Do I Disable Administrator Logon Screen After .NET ...
Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ <anonym...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1040501c43f47$2d822bb0$a601280a@phx.gbl... I know there is a way to get rid of the classic logon screen. Does anyone know how to change the