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XP Home, Company network logon
It seems that XP Home ships without support to log onto the server
automatically. In earlier versions of Windows, the logon could be set up to take username, domain and password as part of logging on to Windows itself, and remembered the last domain and username. Unfortunately, in XP Home I am finding that users do not get a network logon until they perform a task that requires access to a network resource, like connecting to the shared directory to access free/busy information for Outlook. When they do get the prompt, it does not offer the name used to log onto Windows as the default. For instance, Barney Rubble will get a dialog which offers Barney Rubble, even though he logs on as BRubble. Is there any way of getting something more like the 'traditional' logon? Unfortunately, all the problem machines belong to new employees, who supply their own machine. They have already bought the machine when they join the company, and PC World seem to think that everyone needs XP Home. Thanks Dave |
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XP Home, Company network logon
XP Home can't joint the domain like xp pro. If you have correct tcp/ip
settings, you can logon local computer and access most network resources. -- For more information, go to http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech Please don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help. Robert Lin, CNE & MCSE Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties. "David Bolt" wrote in message ... It seems that XP Home ships without support to log onto the server automatically. In earlier versions of Windows, the logon could be set up to take username, domain and password as part of logging on to Windows itself, and remembered the last domain and username. Unfortunately, in XP Home I am finding that users do not get a network logon until they perform a task that requires access to a network resource, like connecting to the shared directory to access free/busy information for Outlook. When they do get the prompt, it does not offer the name used to log onto Windows as the default. For instance, Barney Rubble will get a dialog which offers Barney Rubble, even though he logs on as BRubble. Is there any way of getting something more like the 'traditional' logon? Unfortunately, all the problem machines belong to new employees, who supply their own machine. They have already bought the machine when they join the company, and PC World seem to think that everyone needs XP Home. Thanks Dave |
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