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I know that when you install Windows 2000 without joining a domain, the login dialog doesn't force you to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before typing in your username/password. I found out how to disable that so that I have to do that every time.
Does anybody know how I can achieve the same thing in XP Pro? I found out how to disable the "auto-login" thingy, but I can't find anything that forces me to push CTRL-ALT-DEL before logging in.
Thanks,
Jon Sagara
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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So this is what I found in the XP Help:
To require users to press CTRL+ALT+DELETE before logging on
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on a computer that is part of a network domain in order to complete this procedure. Network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
Click the Advanced tab.
In Secure logon, select the Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete check box.
Notes
To open User Accounts, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts.
But there is no advanced tab! The only way the advanced tab appears is if I join a domain. Is there a way to do this without joining a domain?
Jon Sagara
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go to Administrative Tools -> Local Security Policy -> Security options & configure the 'Interactive logon : Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL'
or use the Powertoys for Windows XP![Rose | [Rose]](https://codeproject.global.ssl.fastly.net/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif)
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Thanks, adara. I've been trying to figure that out for ages. You rock. 
Jon Sagara
There is no spoon.
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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Jon
May I know why you want so much security on a personal machine???
Nish
Yeah that's me down below 
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It's actually not a security issue, it's a screensaver issue. I've noticed that when I don't force CTRL-ALT-DEL, the screensaver never activates when I have the machine locked. I'm sure there is another setting to get around this, but I couldn't find it easily, and I know that by forcing the CTRL-ALT-DEL the screensaver will show up.
Petty things.
Jon Sagara
There is no spoon.
Best Miniputt score: 21
Sonork ID: 100.9999 jonsagara
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Yep[/ there is a setting to get around this. Well.. I never had a problem with it on my own machine but I do vagually remember having to tick a box somewhere to get the screensaver to work... I'll have a look when I get home to my own machine
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"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - General George S. Patton Jr.
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how to implement a remote machine shutdown ??
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BOOL InitiateSystemShutdown(
LPTSTR lpMachineName, // computer name
LPTSTR lpMessage, // message to display
DWORD dwTimeout, // length of time to display
BOOL bForceAppsClosed, // force closed option
BOOL bRebootAfterShutdown // reboot option
);
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Hi-
I am looking for a table of data -- which versions of DirectX came with which versions of windows.
Thanks in Advance!
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I know that DirectX 8 came with XP, I think that is the only Operating System that Have DirectX installed...
Best Regards
Carlos Antollini.
Sonork ID 100.10529 cantollini
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Here's what I do know...
WinXP = DX 8
Win2K = DX 7.1
WinME = DX 7.1
Win98 = DX 6 ??
I'm not sure of the exact version that came with the first edition of 98, but logically it should be at least 6.
Jeremy L. Falcon
"The One Who Said, 'The One Who Said...'"
Homepage: imputek.com
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I think WinXP = DX 8.1
But I could be wrong
And, not sure, but I guess Winnt 4 = DX 3
Andres Manggini.
Buenos Aires - Argentina.
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WinXP does = DX 8.1
donno 'bout 'NT though.
And if words were wisdom, I'd be talking even more. The Offspring, I Choose
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A little late but I think you're right. I think you had to have SP4 or 5 installed in order to install DX3 though.
James
Sonork: Hasaki
"I left there in the morning
with their God tucked underneath my arm
their half-assed smiles and the book of rules.
So I asked this God a question
and by way of firm reply,
He said - I'm not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays."
"Wind Up" from Aqualung, Jethro Tull 1971
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IIRC DX3 came with NT4sp3.
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Mike Nordell wrote:
IIRC DX3 came with NT4sp3.
That sounds correct now 
James
Simplicity Rules!
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Whats the difference between WinXP and two other one?Can anybody explain it for me?
Thanks
Mazy
"So,so you think you can tell,
Heaven from Hell,
Blue skies from pain,...
How I wish,how I wish you were here."
Wish You Were Here-Pink Floyd-1975
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Windows CE
CE = Compact Edition
This is a scaled down version of Windows used in embedded systems. You'll generally find this in palmtops burnt into a ROM.
Windows XP
XP = eXperience
Basically, it is the first version of Windows that is finally their one product line for Windows. Until XP, there was always your NT-based and your 95-based versions of Windows. They stopped doing that.
Windows .NET
.NET = .NET
Just another version of Windows with the .NET framework already installed and running. I'm sure there will be other things, but I don't know of them yet.
Jeremy L. Falcon
"The One Who Said, 'The One Who Said...'"
Homepage: imputek.com
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Thanks
Mazy
"So,so you think you can tell,
Heaven from Hell,
Blue skies from pain,...
How I wish,how I wish you were here."
Wish You Were Here-Pink Floyd-1975
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Hi All,
I have a pretty fundamental question about XP.
First some background though. We have an application that works under 95, 98, Me and NT4. An essential part of it is that during operation it substitutes the normal windows drivers handling the communication ports (COM1,2,3,4 etc...) with another driver (made by Willies Computer Software Company in Texas. When execution finshes it restores the normal windows driver. Under the versions mentioned above that works without a hitch. Under windows 2000 it does not because win2000 does not allow the normal driver to be replaced/suspended. Documentation on win2000 says it does but it certainly does not. As Xp is a further evolution of win2000 neither does XP allow you to do that. Bottom line is we cannot make our application work because we need the WCSC driver becuase that one does perform another task which all normal windows drivers are supposed to be able to do but do not (another flaw in the driver that does not do what is specified).
Question: I have recently been told that when installing "incompatible" (older) software on an XP system you can tell XP it is supposed to treat it as if it were a windows 98 or NT type application. I was told that when running the application it would then work more or less normally. Question is: does anyone know if this applies to the drivers as well ? if so, is it likely to work ?
any help much appreciated,
Filip
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I m developing netbased application which requires
dial-up networking,dial-up adapter,Microsoft Client etc.
on user's computer installed.
So how can i check if user has installed these components
and if it is not there how to install programmatically
from our application?
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coolvcguy wrote:
if it is not there how to install programmatically
from our application?
I'd be extremely vexed with any company that dared to pull such a stunt on one of my machines, and I strongly advise you to make this an option for dummies only!
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No,
These kind of practices are being done by company's like
ISPWIZARD.COM and AOL.
So i m eager how to do these things..?
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