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i checked in the control panel/user accounts/change the way users log on or off

Both Welcome screen and fast user switching are Enabled, even i check in the Registry (run:regedit) LogonType and AllowMultipleTSSession are "1"

some i did changes too, about make some folders in my drives strict to new account, so i ppl cant open some folder by logon that new account. (i did this coz many my friends come and use my computer :P)

pls any1 if knows or can solve my problem. i want my "welcome screen logon and fast user switching" back.

coz annoying with this classic logon, i cant use Fast User Switching when to use other account in the same time.

always ask Administrator or that User currently logon to put password (to Unlock Computer) then switch to other account

thanx.

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Brief recap: already confirmed the UI shows Welcome/fast-switching as enabled but Windows still falls back to the classic logon. The quick tips from and (toggle the options) and ’s question about domain membership and ’s Secure Logon idea are good first checks. If toggling those boxes didn’t fix it, the behaviour usually points to a policy, compatibility, or profile issue — try the focused checks below.

Checklist (most likely causes)

  • Domain or applied group policy: XP can be forced to use the classic logon by domain policies (or by local policy), which will hide the Welcome UI and switch controls. Collect applied policies or compare the machine’s join status before changing anything. See Microsoft’s Fast User Switching overview. (learn.microsoft.com)
  • Local policy that hides fast-switch entry points and the “do not display last user name” security option can change the logon UI; verify the Logon policies if you can access the Local Group Policy / Security Settings. Practical notes on hiding the switch UI are documented here. (petenetlive.com)
  • Third-party GINA/credentials or compatibility problems: custom logon DLLs, some VPN clients and offline-file settings, or low available RAM/shared video memory can disable the Welcome screen or FUS. These are known XP behaviours to rule out. (itprotoday.com)

Targeted isolation steps (in order)

  • Create a fresh local administrator account, restart and see whether the Welcome screen appears at boot — this quickly isolates profile corruption.
  • Boot Safe Mode: if the Welcome screen returns there the problem is likely a service/third-party logon component.
  • Check the Default User / All Users profile template and their permissions; a damaged default profile can stop user tiles from appearing and should be repaired or re-copied from a good profile. Microsoft’s guidance on default profiles explains the safe way to do this. (learn.microsoft.com)

If those checks don’t help

  • Gather policy results (gpresult) and inspect the local/computer policies that affect logon, then work back from any domain GPO you find. If comfortable, back up the system, set a restore point, and only then edit policy/registry values — Microsoft’s XP Fast User Switching KB has the official notes and troubleshooting steps. (ar15.com)

Caution: editing policy or registry entries and copying profiles can break logons if done incorrectly. Back up first or get a second admin to help.

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Member Avatar for Frank Wallis

Do you have those folders in NTFS or FAT partition?

How did you restrict access to those folders for the other users
who have direct access to your computer with there own account?

Member Avatar for jbennet

Right click it and go into the permissions tab
(This doesnt exist on xp home i dont think)

Are you joined to a domain? if you are you are forced to use the welcome screen?

Member Avatar for cguan_77

hi shovon, not so sure if this is what you're looking for...

go to run..then type control userpasswords2 then enter go to "Advance Tab" then at Secure Logon check the option "Requires User to Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete"

Member Avatar for Frank Wallis

He is talking about having the latest login screen back in
which he is easily able to switch to other account directly.
And able to login directly without requiring to enter password.

What you do is simply remove the check from the "Welcome Screen
Logon" and "Fast user Switching" and put them back on them.

And restart your computer and see if you are geting the welcome
screen and fast switching option.

Regards,

Member Avatar for caperjack

What you do is simply remove the check from the "Welcome Screen
Logon" and "Fast user Switching" and put them back on them.

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that will likely work ,but don't forget when you remove the check to say OK and then go and put checks back in,else it won't know you took out and put back in !

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