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View Full Version : blah! im going to cry - how to change default user in win2k


chuckt101
08-24-2002, 06:18 PM
When i installed win2k, i chose another user that i wanted to be defaultly logged in by mistake. I dont use passwords, but i have 2 user profiles setup on this machine.

i want administrator to be logged in when win2k boots, but it goes to my other profile now. i cant find wehre to change it! :bawling: :bawling: :bawling: :bawling: :bawling:

svdorr
08-24-2002, 08:09 PM
Aragon,

There may be a way within the GUI, but I've always preferred using the registry.

Run regedit and go to:

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

You can then edit the DefaultUserName and DefaultPassword values with the account you wish to you. Let me know if you have any further questions.

chuckt101
08-24-2002, 09:06 PM
wow cool thanks! :D