XP mode autologin


  1. Posts : 560
    WIN10
       #1

    XP mode autologin


    I guess its been a while since I've used XP.

    I am currently running XP mode, on my Windows 7 host but it doesn't login in all the way.

    I don't have a password, so I just press Enter. I feel old now..

    Please forgive me I feel stupid.
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  2. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
       #2

    Hi there
    Run from the RUN command : control userpasswords2

    Then click on the user and uncheck the User must enter a user name and password to use this computer box.


    You'll be prompted for a default user and the password

    Next login computer will start automatically with that user bypassing the logon prompt screen.

    Also works in W7 BTW.


    Cheers

    jimbo
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  3. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #3

    If integration features are enabled, all user accounts must have a password in XP Mode. You can only use accounts with no password by disabling integration features.

    I can simply find no reason to use XP Mode without integration features. Create a password, enable integration and save credentials if you don't want to type password every time:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_credentials.png

    You can always delete saved credentials from XP Mode settings:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_delete_credentials.png

    Kari
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  4. Posts : 560
    WIN10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I imported the VHD of XP mode into VMWare Player so I bypass Virtual PC. I find things run smoother hosting XP inside VMWare.

    In the control panel and selected how users log in and off.

    I then put a check into the box "Use the Welcome Screen" and that did the trick.
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
       #5

    Password dialogue box question


    Kari,
    How do you find the create password dialogue box that you displayed? I'm having a problem saving my credentials.
    Thanks.

    Mark

    Kari said:
    If integration features are enabled, all user accounts must have a password in XP Mode. You can only use accounts with no password by disabling integration features.

    I can simply find no reason to use XP Mode without integration features. Create a password, enable integration and save credentials if you don't want to type password every time:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_credentials.png

    You can always delete saved credentials from XP Mode settings:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_delete_credentials.png

    Kari
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  6. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #6

    OK Mark, here's what you should do.

    1. Install Virtual PC integration components if you haven't already installed them. Run XP Mode, go to Tools menu and select Install Integration Components
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_integration1.png
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    2. Go then to XPM settings and check that integration is set to start automatically
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_integration4.png
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    3. Later you can always turn Integration Features on or off as you wish
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_integration2.png XP mode autologin-xpm_integration3.png
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    4. By default, XP Mode is always automatically hibernated instead of shut down when you close it. We need to change that so XPM always asks you what to do, if you want to hibernate or shut down. For this, open XPM settings, choose Close from left pane and select Prompt for action. Click OK to accept changes
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_closing.png
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    5. Now shut down XPM by selecting Shut down from close dialog
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_closing_2.png
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    6. When XPM is off, open settings and delete saved credentials if any exists
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_delete_credentials.png
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    7. Run XPM, choose the user, give password, and select Remember my credentials
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      XP mode autologin-xpm_remember_credentials.png


    That's it.

    Kari
    Last edited by Kari; 19 Dec 2010 at 08:53.
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  7. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
       #7

    Kari,
    Thank you so much. Your step-by-step instructions are great.

    Mark
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  8. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #8

    You are welcome :)
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  9. Posts : 2
    W7Pro x64
       #9

    Maybe not that solved - for me,that is.


    Kari said:
    If integration features are enabled, all user accounts must have a password in XP Mode. You can only use accounts with no password by disabling integration features.

    I can simply find no reason to use XP Mode without integration features. Create a password, enable integration and save credentials if you don't want to type password every time:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_credentials.png

    You can always delete saved credentials from XP Mode settings:

    XP mode autologin-xpmode_delete_credentials.png

    Kari
    I find this very interesting and I done as Kari says, but after delete credetials there in NO way getting them back. I used your pretty good guide - but NO. I can see the "first" login parse a incorrect password to the XP-login. Even when I changed it and used remember! It won't remember (saved credential in never lit up anymore). This makes integration disabled, ever which way. And I DO need it! HELP!
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