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The thread discusses issues caused by installing AnyDesk on Windows 7, which inadvertently creates a user account and SSH server, leading to a required user selection at startup. The original poster seeks solutions to prevent this, mentioning unsuccessful attempts with user account deletion and system policies. Responses suggest deleting the extra user, and eventually, the original poster finds a solution by configuring automatic login via netplwiz, eliminating the need to click a user button at boot, indicating a successful resolution.

Landers

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Every time I temporarily install Anydesk, it installs a sshd server. This also creates a new user account. After I un-install Anydesk, my W7 starts requiring me to click on a single User button to finish booting. How do you stop this? I am the only user on my machine. Before installing Anydesk, this was not required. I have tried these suggestions, but they don't stop it:


How to remove “switch user” button on Windows 7
Option 1:
Delete all other user accounts on the system.
Option 2:
Use a machine policy to hide fast user switching.

Start > Run > type gpedit.msc and hit enter.
Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon and enable "Hide entry points for Fast User Switching".
Start > Run > type 'gpupdate /force' and hit enter.
If it doesn't make you, reboot to have the setting take effect.

Start > Run > type regedit.exe and hit enter.
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System.
Create a DWORD (32-bit) Value named HideFastUserSwitching (right-click on the right side of the editor and select New > DWORD(32bit) Value.
Set the Value data for HideFastUserSwitching to 1.
Exit Regedit and reboot the machine.

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Thanks. I had already deleted it, but my system would always boot to a button that said Owner, which I had to then click to continue.

I just found the answer though:

Get rid of having to click User button upon boot:

Press windows & R for run box

type "netplwiz" or "control userpasswords2" - either will work fine

Untick "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."

You will then be prompted to enter default login details, just OK this box unless you have a password in which case type this in, then apply and restart, PC will Auto-login.

Neemobeer

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Delete the user the install created.

  • Click on the Start button
  • Type cmd
  • Right click on 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as Administrator'
  • Type net user to see available usernames. For example, lets assume the user created is called anydesk
  • Type net user anydesk /delete to remove the account
 

Landers

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Thanks. I had already deleted it, but my system would always boot to a button that said Owner, which I had to then click to continue.

I just found the answer though:

Get rid of having to click User button upon boot:

Press windows & R for run box

type "netplwiz" or "control userpasswords2" - either will work fine

Untick "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer."

You will then be prompted to enter default login details, just OK this box unless you have a password in which case type this in, then apply and restart, PC will Auto-login.
 

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