Windows XP

[thaone]

Ok I have Windows XP Professional..
I was wondering if there was anyway to make it so I have to log on when I turn on my computer.. Right now all I have to do is hit the power button then I will be logged on.. but I want to have to log on is there a way to change that so I could log on?

[Blat]

go to setup ur screensaver
n set it so when returns u gotta put a password in
"on resume password protect"
check that box, n yea i think that should do what you want it to

[stosby3]

set up a user account.......u can find that in ur control panel

[thaone]

Originally Posted by stosby3

set up a user account.......u can find that in ur control panel

I already have an account but everytime I start up my computer it automatically logs me on to an account I don't get to pick...

[Blat]

right click ur desktop
go down to properties
across the top, u'll see tabs go to "screensaver"
from there look for the check box next to "on resume, password protect"

[thaone]

Originally Posted by Blat

right click ur desktop
go down to properties
across the top, u'll see tabs go to "screensaver"
from there look for the check box next to "on resume, password protect"

would that make it so I have to log on everytime I start up or would it be every time the screensaner comes on?

[Blat]

both i belive
or u can go to ur user account on ur control panel n just set a password, n it'll do the same thing then just turn ur screensaver off, pretty much if u want to enable the log on shit, u got it when u first start up, and when ur screensaver comes up... that's why i personally turn it off

[thaone]

I want to keep it off but I think other people are using my computer so I don't want them to be able to

[Blat]

then, go ahead n set the password, n as far as when ur screensaver comes up, u can either turn ur screensaver off and just make sure u log off everytime u leave, or let the screensaver go, and whenever ur gone from ur comp, it'll come on, and someone will need to put the password in b4 they can get to ur shit

[ps400]

Originally Posted by thaone

I already have an account but everytime I start up my computer it automatically logs me on to an account I don't get to pick...

go to the control panel/users and select your own account and click create password
then everytime you turn it on or reboot it will prompt you for a password