Clear login box

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J. Stillman

I run on Windows XP Professional and when it starts, I get the login
box, instead of the screen with clickable names (this is not my problem,
though). I want to know if there is a way to make windows clear the
'User' field every time it start, so that the last logged on user isn't
displayed in the 'User' field. Thanks.
 
I haven't tried it myself, but you can if you want.



Registry key:
HKEY LOCAL MACHINE/Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Parameter: DontDisplayLastUserName
Type: string
Comments: Set this value to 1 to blank last user name in logon dialog.



Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going
edit > new.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided
at your own risk.
 
OR you could try going into Management Console and telling
it to not to display the last login.

Just go to RUN and type MMC

Under FILE, select ADD/REMOVE SNAP IN.

Select GROUP POLICY.

The POLICY is located under COMPUTER CONFIGURATION -->
WINDOWS SETTINGS --> SECURITY SETTINGS --> LOCAL POLICIES -
->SECURITY OPTIONS.

Double click on INTERACTIVE LOGON: DO NOT DISPLAY LAST NAME

And select ENABLE.

Hope it helps.. Tony
 
The POLICY is located under COMPUTER CONFIGURATION -->
WINDOWS SETTINGS --> SECURITY SETTINGS --> LOCAL POLICIES -
->SECURITY OPTIONS.
Click to expand...

Now here I get lost, I can't find no such thing.
 
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