Tuesday, March 4, 2008

How to Enable Autologon in Windows Server 2008 Workgroup Servers and Windows 7 Computers

Click here for instructions for enabling AutoLogon for Windows Server 2008 member servers and Windows 7 member workstations.

Note:
There may be times that you want/need to enable Autologon for Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7. Examples may be lab machines or kiosks. Here's how to do it:
  • Click Start Run and enter control userpasswords2
  • Clear the checkbox for Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and click OK. If this checkbox is missing, see my article about enabling Autologon on member servers and workstations.
  • Enter the user name and password that will be used for Autologon and click OK
When the computer starts up the account you specified will be logged in automatically. Note that the password is encrypted on the computer.
This tip works for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Posted by Jeff at 4:19 PM
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7 comments:

  1. Very helpful.
    Thanks

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  2. It's impossible if the server is a domain controler ...

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  3. Not true. I use autologon with one of my DCs. Just use the other link (above) for member servers.

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  4. You know I was searching for this info and found some one who is selling a program for $29.99 each system and $999 for 100 systems talk about a rip

    Thanks for the info

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  5. Awesome! Thanks! Made my day!

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  6. FYI: This also works for Win2k3; You just have to check and then uncheck the checkbox before you click on OK.

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  7. Quick solution to a serious problem for a SCADA Master unit.

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