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Automatic Log In Under Win 98 Network Neighboorhood

I just brought a Linksys start up kit. Everything works fine but I am not satisfy. The hub so far connects 2 computers and I am able to see the other computer and access the files under window's network neigboorhood. Both computers use windows 98. And 10 base T connectors.

My unsatifaction is this. On boot up, you have to log in, and if you don't you won't see any other computers under network neigboorhood. Since this is a home network, only I and my family will be using the computers. There is no need to log on. Can the computer automatically go to the win 98 desktop without loging in, but able to see all the other computers under network neigboorhood.

SysExpert

Yes
If you are running Win 98 first edition,
TweakUI is at :
Win98 CDrom \tools\reskit\powertoy\tweakui.inf
Right click on the Inf file and choose install. Win98 CDrom \tools\reskit\powertoy\tweakui.inf
One of the options is automatic network login. You supply the name and password and it logs in automatically.

You can use the same program on the second edition of W98, but it no longer comes on the CD !

If you can not get it, I will get the registry info you need to do this manually.
I hope this helps !

SysExpert

Simply cut and paste everything between the double lines to notepad and edit the username and
password ... then save it as a "file.reg" and double click it to add it to the registry.
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REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"DefaultUserName"="your name"
"DontDisplayLastUserName"="1"
"AutoAdminLogon"="1"
"DefaultPassword"="your password"

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wow that is easier, thanks a lot.