Re: Clear Login Dialog Box

"Dr. C" <DrC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:A13F3742-DF54-4CA5-A361-CCF44031E484@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Good Day,
> I am using Windows XP Home at Home (first time normally I use
> Professional,
> but it came with the Laptop). I have modified the Registry so
> I have to press
> Ctrl+Alt+Delete for the Log In screen, but I would also like
> to have the last
> User name removed from the Dialog box, I have done some
> searching for this,
> and nothing has been successful, I do not have an Advance Tab
> in the Users
> area (in the Control panel), like the Microsoft Website
> suggested so that is
> out, unless you can tell me how to activate it. I am not used
> to working in
> the Registry so please respond with some what complete
> details on how to
> do's, but I am not new to Computers I have achieved the PhD
> and Microsoft
> Certification (MS Boot Camp in Germany) level.
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Dr. C

Since Local Security Policy is not available in XP Home
Edition, you're going to have to edit the registry to
accomplish your goal.

Start the Registry Editor and Navigate to this key:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

In the right hand pane, right click dontdisplaylastusername.
Select Modify from the menu
Change the Value data to 1.
Note: If the value dontdisplaylastusername doesn't exist on
your computer, right click an open area in the right hand pane
and select New -> DWORD value. Rename the new value
dontdisplaylastusername and change the data to 1.
Close the registry editor and reboot to see if you've achieved
the desired results.

Here's an article that explains the process:

Restrict Showing the Last Username
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/988/

Good luck

Nepatsfan



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