How to Enable Auto Login in Windows XP Operating System

With Windows XP, auto login lets you access the system without entering a password each time. Follow these steps to activate this feature.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Windows XP operating system and Internet access

1. Press the Start button. It will display several options. Select the Run option. You will see the User Name at the top of the Start menu. Write the name on a pad.

2. Enter ‘'Control user passwords 2" in the open Run box and click the "OK" button.

3. Go to the next box entitled "User Accounts." Find a small box before ‘'Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer." Clear the box if it is marked. Click on "OK" at the bottom of the page.

4. Click on the next User box. Enter the user name that appeared in the Start menu. The next 2 boxes will ask you to enter a password and reconfirm it.

5. Enter the password and retype it in the confirmation box. Click on "OK." This will enable your auto login in Windows XP.
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Never select auto login if you want to restrict the use of your private files or documents in the computer.