Must I manually type a password to login to Windows XP?

This is a very common question asked by a lot of PC users I come across. The simple answer is "No." you don't have to manually log on to Windows XP. The expanded answer is, "Do you really want to automatically log into Windows?". A few reasons why you WOULD NOT want this enabled are: You have multiple users on the same computer and you don't want others to have access to your info. It is against company policy to have an automated login on your computer. You have the winning Lotto numbers as your wallpaper and you don't want someone who steals your computer to see them. OK, the last reason was a joke but you get the picture.

So, if you are still interested in learning how to do this read on. I will make it as painless as possible.

1. In Windows click Start > Run, then type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes in the text box and click OK.
2. Uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" check box.
3. Click Apply.
4. Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and click OK.
5. Then click OK again.

That's it! The next time you boot you will go right to your desktop bypassing the login screen. If you found this tip helpful please let me know.