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win 98 Welcome Sign in
How do I get rid of the Welcome Sign in Box that comes on after boot up? I have the remember my password checked but it still comes up.
Amen brother good Q, I can't test this out on my system but you might try disabling profiles if your system has them, if you have Microsoft Plus you may try looking in its settings.
Depending on how your system is configured, you can try logging in with a username, but *leave the password blank*. Windows will ask you to confirm the blank password--just click OK. If Windows asks if you want to use your own desktop settings, or some-such, click Yes. The next time you boot your machine it should log you in automatically.
If that fails to work, you may have to use a different login client. To do this:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click the Networks icon.
- About half-way down in this dialog box, there is a drop-down list for the Primary Windows Login. Set this to Client for Microsoft Networks.
If that option isn't available, you will need to install it. To do this:
- Click the Add button.
- Select Client and click the Add button.
- In the list at the left, click Microsoft.
- Select Client for Microsoft Networks in the list on the right.
- Click OK.
- Set the Primary Windows Login to Client for Microsoft Networks.
- Click OK again. :)
Windows may need the Windows CD to install these files.
After installing some files, Windows will ask to restart your computer. Click Yes.
After your system has rebooted, you should be presented with a slightly different login screen. Enter a username, but leave the password blank. Confirm the blank password by clicking OK when Windows asks you about it.
Sorry...this is just kind of thrown together... If you have questions about this process, or further problems, please feel free to contact me.
Kevin Godby
If that fails to work, you may have to use a different login client. To do this:
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click the Networks icon.
- About half-way down in this dialog box, there is a drop-down list for the Primary Windows Login. Set this to Client for Microsoft Networks.
If that option isn't available, you will need to install it. To do this:
- Click the Add button.
- Select Client and click the Add button.
- In the list at the left, click Microsoft.
- Select Client for Microsoft Networks in the list on the right.
- Click OK.
- Set the Primary Windows Login to Client for Microsoft Networks.
- Click OK again. :)
Windows may need the Windows CD to install these files.
After installing some files, Windows will ask to restart your computer. Click Yes.
After your system has rebooted, you should be presented with a slightly different login screen. Enter a username, but leave the password blank. Confirm the blank password by clicking OK when Windows asks you about it.
Sorry...this is just kind of thrown together... If you have questions about this process, or further problems, please feel free to contact me.
Kevin Godby
if you are talking about the welcome to windows98 box that comes up , look in the lower left corner and read what it says check or uncheck for it to come on when you reboot...if you are talking about windows asking for a password when you bootup ,go to control panal/network and change primary logon to windows logon (mite have to reboot two times for it to take effect )
get a stopwatch.
start it when you turn on the computer,
and make a note at what second the welcome screen appears
stop the watch when windows has finished loading
okay, reboot, and when the time you have noted that the welcome screen begins, close your eyes. Count to yourself the rest of the difference between the welcome starting time and the windows has finished loading time.
if you are really serious about computers, you can easily place your three fingers on Ctrl, Alt and Del with your eyes closed and press them together ONE time, then click ALT E with the eyes still closed, and
you will hopefully have "End-Tasked" the Welcome program, or if not, close it with the "X" on the top right of the box (single click)
Please let us know if this resolves your problem
start it when you turn on the computer,
and make a note at what second the welcome screen appears
stop the watch when windows has finished loading
okay, reboot, and when the time you have noted that the welcome screen begins, close your eyes. Count to yourself the rest of the difference between the welcome starting time and the windows has finished loading time.
if you are really serious about computers, you can easily place your three fingers on Ctrl, Alt and Del with your eyes closed and press them together ONE time, then click ALT E with the eyes still closed, and
you will hopefully have "End-Tasked" the Welcome program, or if not, close it with the "X" on the top right of the box (single click)
Please let us know if this resolves your problem
ASKER
Kevin & Trekie1 you both have real good answers I plan on trying them this week for my friend on their computer And yes Trekie I was asking about a password when Windows boot up. Thanks to all..
I must admit that I'm not certain exactly what your question is. The "Welcome Sign in Box" does not have a checkbox to Remember Password". I'm assuming it's the login prompt when Windows starts.
It appears that godbyk has most of the right answer.
Just one thing - with godbyk's answer, change the Primary login to "Windows Login", NOT "Client for Microsoft Networks."
Cheers,
Mel
It appears that godbyk has most of the right answer.
Just one thing - with godbyk's answer, change the Primary login to "Windows Login", NOT "Client for Microsoft Networks."
Cheers,
Mel
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