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Win XP problem; and a question - newby
I recently installed Windows XP (Home) on my computer (in addition to Windows
98SE). When I first installed XP, it went straight to the desk-top on boot-up. Then (for no apparent reason) a screen came up "To begin, click your username", and I had to click on it to go to the desk-top. Someone suggested I get Tweak-UI, and change the settings on "Logon" "Autologon", and check "Log on automatyically at system startup". I did, and for one or two logons things go OK, but then it will revert back to showing the "To begin, click your username" screen. How can I make this selection permanent (or at least till I choose to turn it off)? Second: On Windows 98, there are a bunch of icons right next to the "Start" button, which are sort-of "quich access buttons" to certain programs. One of them is "Show Desktop". At any time, I can select it, and the desktop will show again. Is there a similar command or button in Windows XP? Thanks! John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows
Update. PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You Install the .NET Framework 1.1 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827072 What is the ASP.NET Machine Account? http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php Second: It's called Quick Launch. To show the Quick Launch bar http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...wql_howto.mspx To add a program to the Quick Launch bar http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...ck_launch.mspx Start a program from the taskbar http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...m_taskbar.mspx If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar... How to Re-create the Show Desktop Icon on Quick Launch Toolbar http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;190355 Or go here... http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Read the instructions at the top 61. Right hand side Restore/Add Show Desktop to Quick Launch Bar -- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In , John hunted and pecked: I recently installed Windows XP (Home) on my computer (in addition to Windows 98SE). When I first installed XP, it went straight to the desk-top on boot-up. Then (for no apparent reason) a screen came up "To begin, click your username", and I had to click on it to go to the desk-top. Someone suggested I get Tweak-UI, and change the settings on "Logon" "Autologon", and check "Log on automatyically at system startup". I did, and for one or two logons things go OK, but then it will revert back to showing the "To begin, click your username" screen. How can I make this selection permanent (or at least till I choose to turn it off)? Second: On Windows 98, there are a bunch of icons right next to the "Start" button, which are sort-of "quich access buttons" to certain programs. One of them is "Show Desktop". At any time, I can select it, and the desktop will show again. Is there a similar command or button in Windows XP? Thanks! John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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Additional question and a remark in-line
On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:24:44 -0600, "Wesley Vogel" wrote: You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows Update. Perhaps - not knowingly or intentionally, though . . . I notice in the Control Panel Add or remove programs, Microsoft .NET Framework1.1 is mentioned as removable. Considering the fact I don't network, and don't intend to, what would be the repercussions of removing thisprogram? Would it solve my originally mentioned problem? PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You Install the .NET Framework 1.1 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827072 What is the ASP.NET Machine Account? http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php Second: It's called Quick Launch. If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar... Thanks for your help! I've got this OK now. John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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Don't uninstall it. Many newer progs need it to run. It actually is a new
programming system/style interface .NET -- Tumppi Reply to group ================================================= Most learned on nntp://news.mircosoft.com Helsinki, Finland (remove _NOSPAM) (translations from FI/SE not always accurate) ================================================= "John" kirjoitti viestissä ... Additional question and a remark in-line On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:24:44 -0600, "Wesley Vogel" wrote: You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows Update. Perhaps - not knowingly or intentionally, though . . . I notice in the Control Panel Add or remove programs, Microsoft .NET Framework1.1 is mentioned as removable. Considering the fact I don't network, and don't intend to, what would be the repercussions of removing thisprogram? Would it solve my originally mentioned problem? PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You Install the .NET Framework 1.1 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827072 What is the ASP.NET Machine Account? http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php Second: It's called Quick Launch. If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar... Thanks for your help! I've got this OK now. John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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John,
Depends if you have any software that depends on .Net Framework or not. I do not. I also do not have .Net Framework installed. ..Net Framework doesn't necessarily have anything to do with networking. [[What is the .NET Framework? The .NET Framework is a development and execution environment that allows different programming languages & libraries to work together seamlessly to create Windows-based applications that are easier to build, manage, deploy, and integrate with other networked systems. ]] http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframewo...d/default.aspx -- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In , John hunted and pecked: Additional question and a remark in-line On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:24:44 -0600, "Wesley Vogel" wrote: You must've installed Microsoft .Net Framework or the update in Windows Update. Perhaps - not knowingly or intentionally, though . . . I notice in the Control Panel Add or remove programs, Microsoft .NET Framework1.1 is mentioned as removable. Considering the fact I don't network, and don't intend to, what would be the repercussions of removing thisprogram? Would it solve my originally mentioned problem? PRB: Welcome to Windows Screen Appears When You Start Windows XP After You Install the .NET Framework 1.1 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;827072 What is the ASP.NET Machine Account? http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/aspdot.php Second: It's called Quick Launch. If Show Desktop Icon is missing from Quick Launch Toolbar... Thanks for your help! I've got this OK now. John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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On Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:09:40 -0600, "Wesley Vogel"
wrote: John, Depends if you have any software that depends on .Net Framework or not. I do not. I also do not have .Net Framework installed. .Net Framework doesn't necessarily have anything to do with networking. Wes: I have uninstalled .Net Framework. As you already said it would, it did the trick. Thanks for your help! I appreciate! John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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John,
Keep having fun. :-) -- Hope this helps. Let us know. Wes MS-MVP Windows Shell/User In , John hunted and pecked: On Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:09:40 -0600, "Wesley Vogel" wrote: John, Depends if you have any software that depends on .Net Framework or not. I do not. I also do not have .Net Framework installed. .Net Framework doesn't necessarily have anything to do with networking. Wes: I have uninstalled .Net Framework. As you already said it would, it did the trick. Thanks for your help! I appreciate! John A wise monkey is a monkey who doesn't monkey with an other monkey's monkey. (A very free paraphrase of Exodus 20:14). |
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