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The special accounts tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about hidden or restricted user accounts in Windows, particularly those managed via the SpecialAccounts registry key under Winlogon. Users share methods to hide specific accounts from the login screen by adding DWORD values to the UserList registry path, and then explore ways to log into those hidden accounts without them appearing in the user list. Topics include workarounds for different Windows versions, such as using Ctrl+Alt+Del twice in Windows XP or alternative login prompts in Vista. The tag focuses on registry-based account visibility control and login screen customization for advanced users.
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    Windows 7 How to hide some users in the logon screen and add a textbox for logon?

    You can hide users from HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList But I am not able to login that account again. I know you can set dontdisplaylastusername to show two textboxes for login, but I would like to show SOME of the other users in a list, and I can type...
    • alvinwong
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    • customization logon registry security special accounts text box user management windows nt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Can i use a windows 2000 logon screen?

    I've made a hidden account using the steps below, Therefore, you cannot see the hidden account from the welcome menu. Now, in the Windows XP, all you had to do was press: Ctrl+Alt+Delete+Delete; however, windows vista does not have this option, so i was wondering if there is any way to enable...
    • CQ3419
    • Thread
    • control panel home premium logon operating system privacy registry special accounts tech guide troubleshooting uac user list windows 2000 windows vista winlogon
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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