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Old April 7th 05, 09:59 PM
John
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Default 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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Old April 7th 05, 10:24 PM
Wesley Vogel
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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
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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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Old April 8th 05, 03:32 AM
John
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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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Old April 8th 05, 01:28 PM
Thomas Wendell
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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



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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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Old April 8th 05, 02:09 PM
Wesley Vogel
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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
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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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Old April 10th 05, 02:57 AM
John
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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).
  #7  
Old April 10th 05, 01:33 PM
Wesley Vogel
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John,

Keep having fun. :-)

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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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