XP login dialog
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I know that when you install Windows 2000 without joining a domain, the login dialog doesn't force you to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before typing in your username/password. I found out how to disable that so that I have to do that every time. Does anybody know how I can achieve the same thing in XP Pro? I found out how to disable the "auto-login" thingy, but I can't find anything that forces me to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before logging in. Thanks, Jon Sagara Best Miniputt score: 21 Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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I know that when you install Windows 2000 without joining a domain, the login dialog doesn't force you to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before typing in your username/password. I found out how to disable that so that I have to do that every time. Does anybody know how I can achieve the same thing in XP Pro? I found out how to disable the "auto-login" thingy, but I can't find anything that forces me to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before logging in. Thanks, Jon Sagara Best Miniputt score: 21 Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
So this is what I found in the XP Help: To require users to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE before logging on You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on a computer that is part of a network domain in order to complete this procedure. Network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Open User Accounts in Control Panel. Click the Advanced tab. In Secure logon, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box. Notes To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. But there is no advanced tab! The only way the advanced tab appears is if I join a domain. Is there a way to do this without joining a domain? Jon Sagara
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So this is what I found in the XP Help: To require users to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE before logging on You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on a computer that is part of a network domain in order to complete this procedure. Network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure. Open User Accounts in Control Panel. Click the Advanced tab. In Secure logon, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box. Notes To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts. But there is no advanced tab! The only way the advanced tab appears is if I join a domain. Is there a way to do this without joining a domain? Jon Sagara
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go to Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy -> Security options & configure the 'Interactive logon : Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' or use the Powertoys for Windows XP:rose:
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Jon May I know why you want so much security on a personal machine??? Nish Yeah that's me down below ;-)
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Jon May I know why you want so much security on a personal machine??? Nish Yeah that's me down below ;-)
It's actually not a security issue, it's a screensaver issue. I've noticed that when I don't force CTRL-ALT-DEL, the screensaver never activates when I have the machine locked. I'm sure there is another setting to get around this, but I couldn't find it easily, and I know that by forcing the CTRL-ALT-DEL the screensaver will show up. Petty things. :) Jon Sagara There is no spoon. Best Miniputt score: 21 Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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It's actually not a security issue, it's a screensaver issue. I've noticed that when I don't force CTRL-ALT-DEL, the screensaver never activates when I have the machine locked. I'm sure there is another setting to get around this, but I couldn't find it easily, and I know that by forcing the CTRL-ALT-DEL the screensaver will show up. Petty things. :) Jon Sagara There is no spoon. Best Miniputt score: 21 Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
Yep[/ there is a setting to get around this. Well.. I never had a problem with it on my own machine but I do vagually remember having to tick a box somewhere to get the screensaver to work... I'll have a look when I get home to my own machine
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