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Posted: Feb. 11 2004,8:24 pm

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Ok going to try and make this as simple as I can. My g/f's computer (RVRGIRL) has this administrative sign on window that pops up right before logging onto windows. First off need to get that window to go away so that when she turns on her computer she'll be able to just hit the power button and the computer will load windows to the desktop. That's the way my computer is and works fine. The problem is that some kinda administrative program is running and she's unable to do any kinda of system restore and can't even download the never version of AOL instant messenger. Anyone have any ideas? I'd apprieciate some help on this one. Thanks....

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Posted: Feb. 11 2004,9:03 pm

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I'm by no means a computer expert, but, That's a simple one. Â Which operating system?

Edited by BigBoyToys on Feb. 11 2004,9:04 pm

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Posted: Feb. 11 2004,9:27 pm

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Ok, no response yet on which OS so I'll take a shot in the dark here

Windows 98 and ME;
Click the Start menu, mouse over Settings, then click the control panel.
Double-click the Network icon.
Under "Primary Network Logon," make sure the "Windows Logon" is selected rather than the "Microsoft Network Logon."
Click OK and then click OK again to restart your computer.
When the logon window comes up, enter a name (it doesn't matter what name you pick), leave the password blank, and hit Enter.
When your computer asks you to confirm that blank password, hit Enter again.
After that, you should never see the logon screen again.

Windows 2000
Control Panel / Users and Passwords / remove the tick from Users must enter a username and password to use this computer / click OK

Windows XP;
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
Click Change the way users log on or off.
To specify that users log on to the computer without using the Welcome screen, clear the Use the Welcome screen check box. The Welcome screen will no longer appear when you start the computer. To log on to the computer, type your user name (and password, if you have one) in the standard Log On to Windows dialog box.

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Posted: Feb. 11 2004,9:30 pm

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But, on W2k and WIn XP you'll have to have admin rights in order to do it. If this doesn't fix the problem, there are other things that can be done

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:26 am

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BBT, thanks for the instructions. I'll try and see what I can do with it later today. I'll get back to you if I can't get it to work. Thanks a bunch...

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:43 am

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What he said! :good

Also if you have XP and you have the Powertoy for XP, it's even easier yet!.. :good

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:50 am

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ok still in a bind here. went to user accounts and there is no (Click Change the way users log on or off) to click on. The computer is using windows XP professional. :break

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:51 am

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 12 2004,5:43 am)

What he said! :good

Also if you have XP and you have the Powertoy for XP, it's even easier yet!.. :good

don't have powertoy. how do I get that and will that program fix this problem?

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It's a freebee but I forgot where I got it but shoot me an e-mail and I'll send it to ya!.. :good

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:14 am

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Yikes, I was afraid of that. Not logged in with admin rights. I hate XP!

Obtain and install the Windows XP version of TweakUI.
Open TweakUI (it's in Start -> Programs -> Powertoys for Windows XP).
Expand the Logon branch, and click Autologon.
Turn on the Log on automatically at system startup option, type your username and password, and click Ok

TweakUI (AKa; Powertoys) you can download for free here http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:19 am

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There is a chance that this will still not work if you do not have admin rights. If it doesn't work with the Powertoys, you'll have to go in the "backdoor" to XP. Here's a link with all the info ya need. Good Luck!

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:24 am

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ok thanks guys for the info. I got administrative rights to log on now. Now my problem is that all her documents and other files are not loading up. They are all on the other account. Any ideas on how to move all the stuff over to the administravitve account?

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:27 am

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Yes, now youneed to copy the user profile. Here ya go;

To copy a user profile

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

Open System in Control Panel.
On the Advanced tab, under User Profiles, click Settings.
Under Profiles stored on this computer, click the user profile you want to copy, and then click Copy To.
Type the location for the new profile, or click Browse to select the path.
To choose a new user, in the Copy To dialog box, click Change.
To start your search, in the Select User or Group dialog box, type the complete name of the user, group, or built-in security principle you are looking for, and then click OK.
Note

To open System, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
To specify a built-in security principle, user, or group, in the Select User or Group dialog box, click Look For, and then click the object you want.
To specify a domain to search, in the Select User or Group dialog box, click Look In, and then select the domain
To further narrow your search, in the Select User or Group dialog box, click Advanced.

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:33 am

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Damn you beat me to it!. :rotflmao

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:43 am

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 12 2004,5:33 am)

Damn you beat me to it!. :rotflmao

I have all the instructions on a separate file already typed up....Just copy and paste

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I know, I'm a lazy Focker that doesn't like to type more than I have too :stupid

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:53 am

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Even though I wasn't the one who requested it, thanks for all the info guys.

I had that same problem before, but it went away after the last time I reloaded my OS. It's good to know these instructions though.

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,5:58 am

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Even though I wasn't the one who requested it, thanks for all the info guys.

Â I had that same problem before, but it went away after the last time I reloaded my OS. Â It's good to know these instructions though.

Yes, when you reload a OS, (W2k, XP) it assumes that the Admin is logged on always until it's changed. If you add users during the install process, it will flag the Logon screen to come up when booted.

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,7:14 am

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Quote (BigBoyToys @ Feb. 12 2004,6:43 am)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 12 2004,5:33 am)

Damn you beat me to it!. :rotflmao

I have all the instructions on a separate file already typed up....Just copy and paste

That's cheating!.. :beat

Good idea though, I think I'll do the same!.. :rotflmao

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:18 pm

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Wow you guys really know you Shi*! I'll print this all out on paper and give it a try later. Thanks again for the support... :good

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,4:35 pm

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Wow you guys really know you Shi*! I'll print this all out on paper and give it a try later. Thanks again for the support... :good

GoFastRacer knows his $hit.... I don't know nothing about it other than copy and paste :stupid

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,6:23 pm

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well that's why I mentioned (guys) not names. LOL :good

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Posted: Feb. 12 2004,6:52 pm

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GoFastRacer knows his $hit.... I don't know nothing about it other than copy and paste :stupid

Yeah right!. :rotflmao

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well that's why I mentioned (guys) not names. LOL Â :good

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Posted: Feb. 14 2004,5:09 am

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ok guys got my g/fs computer on administrative rights now. Ok now how do I make the pop up sign on screen go away? Just want to be able to hit the power button and have it load to windows. Any ideas?

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