This allows users to start the computer and to use the account that you define to automatically log on. Please note that enabling an automatic logon process such as this one can pose a security risk for your organization. The user using the auto-logon session will have the permissions and rights assigned to that defined user. If you set a computer for automatic logon, anyone who can physically gain access to the computer can also gain access to everything that is on the computer, including any network or networks that the computer is connected to. Additionally, if you turn on automatic logon, the password is stored in the registry in plain text. The specific registry key that stores this value is remotely readable by the Authenticated Users group. Therefore, only use this setting if the computer is physically secured and if you make sure that users who you do not trust cannot remotely see the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add your logon information. To do this, follow these steps: If there is no DefaultPassword value, create the value. To do this, follow these steps: If there is no AutoAdminLogon entry, create the entry. To do this, follow these steps: Click Start, click Restart, and then click OK. After your computer restarts and Windows XP starts, you can log on automatically.
