bootup screen

[traversty]

how do i get my computer to boot up without having to click the owner icon. i used to just turn on my computer and it booted up totally straight to the desktop but since i had to reinstall windows due to a nasty virus i cannot get rid of the welcome screen i have tried using the user accounts menu but still cannot get rid of it can you help
regards terry burns

[Bob_180_Bob]

Have a look here....
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315231

[Adamsappleone]

For Xp, this is the quickest way, no "Regedit" involved;

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use the Welcome screen check box.
5. Click apply and/or OK and close.

[Bob_180_Bob]

For Xp, this is the quickest way, no "Regedit" involved;

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use the Welcome screen check box.
5. Click apply and/or OK and close.

Copied from the site I sent the OP to....
You can also use turn on automatic logon without editing the registry in Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and in Microsoft Windows XP Professional on a computer that is not joined to a domain. To do this, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.