Auto Logon


  1. blockie
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    W7 Ultimate
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    Auto Logon


    I want the computer to Boot up and resume from hibernate, sleep or standby without me having to type in my password. I have unchecked the box next to "Require users to enter password..............." But I still must type in my password on occasion.
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  3. derekimo
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    Win 10 Pro x64
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    Here's a tutorial for windows 7, I don't know if it's the same for xp.
    Log On Automatically at Startup
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  4. Brink
    Posts : 72,052
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Blockie,

    In addition, check in your Power Plan Options to make sure that you have the Require a password on wakeup set to NO.

    Password - Require on Wakeup

    Hope this helps,
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