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How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows

July 08, 2007 by Jason

If you set a computer for automatic , 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 , the password is stored in the registry in plain text. The specific registry key that stores this value is 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 see the registry.

You can use Registry Editor to add your log on information. To do this, follow these steps: Read More»