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WinXP Changed?!

post #1 of 9
11/27/04 at 4:12pm
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When I booted up my notebook today instead of the usual Window startup page where I get to choose which user profile I wanted to use I was asked to put in my profile name and password. I never set a password so I can just hit enter and get in, but I hacen't changed anything so I shouldn't be getting this on startup. Also when I shut down, instead of the normal little window with the three buttons to Restart, Turn Off, or Log off, its now the same type of window that I get at startup, where I have to scroll down to get to the option I want. And when I go to log off I can only log off, not just switch users. Its like the interface has changed.

I did call customer support and was told to do a repair using the WinXP cd, but I don't have it with me right now. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this? Thanks.
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post #2 of 9
11/27/04 at 5:15pm
try opening control panel/user accounts. select 'change the way users long on or off' and make sure the 'use the welcome screen' is checked.
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post #3 of 9
11/27/04 at 6:47pm
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Thanks for the help. But when I try it says Client Services for NetWare has disabled this option. Looks like I'll have to do a Windows repair. Dammit.
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post #4 of 9
11/28/04 at 2:23am
Did you join a domain by chance? This will definitely force the username/password logon screen.

Or did you put your machine on a network with a domain controller? I think domain controllers can enforce domain policies (which might include startup settings) - though I think you need to join the domain. I can't be sure.

-Peter
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post #5 of 9
11/28/04 at 8:23pm
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Originally Posted by Flyby
Thanks for the help. But when I try it says Client Services for NetWare has disabled this option. Looks like I'll have to do a Windows repair. Dammit.
If you are not attaching to a netware network. uninstall the netware client. Then do what the other poster said about changing how users log on or off.
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post #6 of 9
11/29/04 at 12:18am
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I disabled the netware client by going to services in msconfig, but it didn't change anything. I think I did join a domain when I used the wireless network at an airport, but now I can't get my wireless to connect to anything even if there is an excellent signal. How do I uninstall netware client when I its not in the uninstall list in then control panel? Just go searching around for it? I want to make sure it doesn't screw me over if I do delete it.

Thanks for your guys input.
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post #7 of 9
11/29/04 at 12:23am
Go to Control Panel\Network Connections. View the properties of any of those connections, such as "Local Area Connection". In the General tab, you should see a list of services/adapters/protocols. Uninstall NetWare from there.
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post #8 of 9
11/29/04 at 1:59am
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Thanks delta and everyone that fixed it. This forum is great. I've learned alot since joining and I keeping learning all the time. Thanks for your help.
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post #9 of 9
11/29/04 at 5:28pm
Thanks for the clarification Delta. I sometimes forget that not every one can read my mind. Or hear the voices that I do.
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