Getting rid of user accounts

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Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I would like
the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the files
under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
 
Hello,

To login to an account automatically,
Start > Run > control userpasswords2 > OK > UNCHECK Users must enter a .. >
OK > enter username, password, confirm password > OK

If you delete a user account, you have the option of not deleting the files.
It is better to backup the important files in that account and delete the
user account completely.

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"cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I would
> like
> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
> files
> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
 
"cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I would
> like
> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
> files
> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
>


In addition to your other response, you are aware of the security
implications of what you want to do?
 
I assume you mean that anyone logging onto the computer will be able to see
all files. That is not a problem. It is only myself and my husband and we
only use one account right now. I just want to eliminate the requirement to
sign in as that one person. Thanks - cf
 
"cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I assume you mean that anyone logging onto the computer will be able to see
> all files. That is not a problem. It is only myself and my husband and
> we
> only use one account right now. I just want to eliminate the requirement
> to
> sign in as that one person. Thanks - cf
>


What I mean is that ANYONE who has physical access - including "guests" in
your home and "guests on the internet - hackers" could see all your emails,
files, pictures etc etc. If you are happy with that, then fine.
 
Hello,

Even if your account is password protected you are still vulnerable to
hacking attacks without adequate protection like Anti-Virus, Firewalls,
Anti-Spyware and Updates.

The only thing is that anyone with physical access to your computer will be
able to access it by just switching your PC on.

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"cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Well, that hacker thing gives me something to think about :-(
>
> cf
 
"Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> "cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A30F0775-4AEE-410B-B5DF-2C8D7E645D2E@microsoft.com...
>> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I would
>> like
>> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
>> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
>> files
>> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
>>
>
>
> In addition to your other response, you are aware of the security
> implications of what you want to do?

Setting passwords provides hardly any protection at all. The passwords are
relatively easy to remove.
 
"M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
> news:uy8n8YswHHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> "cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A30F0775-4AEE-410B-B5DF-2C8D7E645D2E@microsoft.com...
>>> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I would
>>> like
>>> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
>>> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
>>> files
>>> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
>>>
>>
>>
>> In addition to your other response, you are aware of the security
>> implications of what you want to do?
>
> Setting passwords provides hardly any protection at all. The passwords
> are relatively easy to remove.
>
>
>

Yes - if you are fairly knowledgeable - for the "opportunist" hacker or just
someone who is nosey they are something of a stumbling block
 
Do: Start>run>"control userpasswords2">Clear check to dissable password
requirment.


"Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:469399ee_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
>>
>> "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:uy8n8YswHHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> "cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:A30F0775-4AEE-410B-B5DF-2C8D7E645D2E@microsoft.com...
>>>> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I
>>>> would like
>>>> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
>>>> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
>>>> files
>>>> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In addition to your other response, you are aware of the security
>>> implications of what you want to do?
>>
>> Setting passwords provides hardly any protection at all. The passwords
>> are relatively easy to remove.
>>
>>
>>
>
> Yes - if you are fairly knowledgeable - for the "opportunist" hacker or
> just someone who is nosey they are something of a stumbling block
>
 
"Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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> "M.I.5¾" <no.one@no.where.NO_SPAM.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:469399ee_1@glkas0286.greenlnk.net...
>>
>> "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:uy8n8YswHHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> "cf" <cf@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:A30F0775-4AEE-410B-B5DF-2C8D7E645D2E@microsoft.com...
>>>> Can I make it so no one has to sign in as a user on Windows XP? I
>>>> would like
>>>> the computer to just start up without having to put in a password or
>>>> designate a user. If I do delete a user account, will I lose all the
>>>> files
>>>> under that account? Thank you for any insights or assistance.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In addition to your other response, you are aware of the security
>>> implications of what you want to do?
>>
>> Setting passwords provides hardly any protection at all. The passwords
>> are relatively easy to remove.
>>
>>
>>
>
> Yes - if you are fairly knowledgeable - for the "opportunist" hacker or
> just someone who is nosey they are something of a stumbling block

Not really. Bootable CD images are freely available that removes passwords.
 
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