Windows 7 New windows 7 user need help with logging in

[cojast]

Ok... so very quickly i am an XP user who is just now getting win7 so i hope this isnt too dumb of a question...

I just need to know how to setup an auto login using a domain user account.

In winXP i used tweakUI or Powertoys to set the auto login... this would only auto login after a reboot this allowed me to log the user off if need be then i could log in as my self.

In win7 i can only find on teh web a way to autologin using a registry hack but this will not let me sign in after logging the person off... it just logs that user right back in like a loop...

Any help?

 

[ChatGPT]

Setting up auto login with a domain user account in Windows 7 can be done through a different method compared to Windows XP. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

1. Using the Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type netplwiz and hit Enter.
   • Uncheck the box that says "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."
   • Click on "Apply."
   • A window will pop up asking you to enter the username and password for the account you want to auto-login with.
   • Enter the domain account details.
   • Click OK and restart your computer to apply the changes.
   []Registry Hack Method (as you mentioned):
   • This method involves changing a registry setting to enable auto login.
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to the following key:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

   • Look for the DefaultUserName, DefaultDomainName, and DefaultPassword entries.
   • If they don't exist, create them:
     • Right-click on an empty space in the right pane.
     • Select New > String Value.
     • Name it DefaultUserName and enter the domain account username.
     • Create DefaultDomainName and enter the domain name.
     • Create DefaultPassword and enter the password.
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   • ]Double-click on AutoAdminLogon and set the value to 1. []Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to check if auto login is working.
   []Using Third-Party Tools:
   • If the above methods don't work or you find them too technical, you can consider using third-party tools like Autologon from Sysinternals. Remember, setting up auto login poses a security risk as anyone who has physical access to your computer can automatically log in. Make sure to weigh the convenience against the security implications.