You can configure Windows XP to automate the logon process if your computer is not part of a domain.
1. Click Start, click Run, and type control userpasswords2.
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 then click OK.
5. Click OK again and you’re all done.
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