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Windows includes a feature that allows you to configure the computer to automatically logon to the network, bypassing the Winlogon dialog box.

To enable this function you need to add several new values to the key below.

1. Add a new string value named 'DefaultUserName' and set it to the username you wish to automatically logon as.
2. Add a new string value named 'DefaultPassword' and set this to the password for the user entered above.
3. Add a new string value named 'DefaultDomainName' and set this to the domain of the user. Ignore this value if the NT box is not participating in NT Domain security.
4. Add a new string value named 'AutoAdminLogon' and set it to either '1' to enable auto logon or '0' to disable it.
5. For Windows 2000 the additional ForceAutoLogon setting must be enabled to stop the tweak from resetting on reboot.

Note: It is also important to note that if the DontDisplayLastUserName value is enabled, the auto logon feature does not function.

		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
		AutoAdminLogon	REG_SZ	"1"
		DefaultUserName	REG_SZ	"jbloggs"
		DefaultPassword	REG_SZ	"blog123"
		DefaultDomainName	REG_SZ	"BLOGLAND"

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

Related Tweaks

• Automatic Logon to Windows 95, 98 and Me (Windows 95/98/Me)
• Limit the Number of Automatic Logins (Windows NT/2000/XP)
• Force the Use of Automatic Logon (Windows 2000/XP)
• Disable the Auto Logon Shift Override Feature (Windows NT/2000/XP)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.