How to Automatically Logon in Windows

You can configure Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 to logon automatically without typing your password at startup. This will save you time starting up your system, but it can also compromise your security if others have access to your computer, so use with care!

Windows XP

To logon automatically in Windows XP, go to the command prompt ant type control userpasswords2.

A Control Panel window will come up. Uncheck the option Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and click Apply. A new window will pop up asking you for the default user account you wish to use for automatic logon.

Type the username and password. Click OK to confirm.

Windows 7 / Windows Vista

Click Windows Start button and type Netplwiz in the search box. Click the program Netplwiz icon.

Now uncheck the option Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer and click Apply. Provide the user account you wish to use for automatic logon and type account password twice. Click OK to confirm.