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misteoz

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When my computer starts, the welcome screen asks me to click on my name. Why does it do that when I am the only person using the computer. I would like it to boot up on its own, without having to log on. Could you please help me solve this problem?

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Hello,

Have you got a password set for your account on your computer?
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misteoz

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Not that I know of, I don't have to type any password
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Have you installed .net framework recently
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I think I did, but I can't remember why
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If it started after you installed .net framework, you didn't get the service pack

Run Microsoft Update to see if one of them is the service pack

http://update.micros...t.aspx?ln=en-us

Then there is a hotfix to get
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I'm trying that now and will let you know how I go
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That works fine now, thanks for your help, it was subperb. I shall certainly be recommending your site to my family and friends.

BTW what is the Hotfix I need to get?
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Run Microsoft Update again and it will be there
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OK and thanks again,

Cheers,
misteoz
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