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Windows Xp auto login

  • 25-03-2016 09:02PM
    #1
    UrbanSprawl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭


    I have a PC with windows xp. When it starts it runs a sql database program that's in the startup folder. Now all works fine when I boot and enter the windows logon details. When I use control userpasswords2 to bypass user login the logon is automatic but sql program opens multiple instances of its self and its a 'fatal error'.The program needs to closed and reopened. Reverting to manual login and sql works as expected. Anyone know why this might be so?


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  • #2
    SickBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,604 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    I'm not a fan of the startup folder.
    If you're comfortable with the registry you could create an entry to start the app when a particular user or any user logs on using one of these locations.
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run


  • #3
    UrbanSprawl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭UrbanSprawl


    SickBoy wrote: »
    I'm not a fan of the startup folder.
    If you're comfortable with the registry you could create an entry to start the app when a particular user or any user logs on using one of these locations.
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

    Thanks I'll try that when back to work on tues .Just out of interest whats the difference between using the startup folder Vs the registry?


  • #4
    UrbanSprawl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭UrbanSprawl


    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

    Added the path of the database program to this key and its now starting up correctly whilst auto logging in. Thanks again!


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