The second method of having your system logon automatically is through a command that doesn’t seem to be widely known. The benefit to using this method is that your password isn’t stored in plain text inside of your registry.
Windows XP:
- Click Start, and then click Run.
- In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.
- Clear the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” check box, and then click Apply.
- In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box.
- Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK to close the User Accounts window.
Windows Vista & Windows 7:
- Hold down the Windows (between the Ctrl and Alt Keys) key then pres R , type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.
- Clear the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” check box, and then click Apply.
- In the Automatically Log On window, type the password in the Password box, and then retype the password in the Confirm Password box.
- Click OK to close the Automatically Log On window, and then click OK to close the User Accounts window.
Storing login/password in registry in plain text isn't good idea…
I want to recommend you look at LogonExpert tool
You didn't read page 2?
Not working with Win7-32 Ultimate. Also have GUEST user, so cannot auto-login, since must select USER first.
Did this when family/ visitors/ guests are here.
Will my computer be still protected say in a network IP scan?!
I have had no issues, even with regards to PCI Compliance (for processing credit cards)