Windows Does Not Require You to Press CTRL+ALT+Delete to Logon (235308)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q235308

SYMPTOMS

After you click to select the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Delete before logging on check box on the Advanced tab of the Users and Passwords tool, the computer may start without requiring you to press CTRL+ALT+Delete to log on.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if your computer does not belong to a Windows NT domain and you use only one default user account on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Users and Passwords.
  3. Click to select the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box.

MORE INFORMATION

If your computer is not a member of a domain, Windows starts using either the default Administrator account, or an account you created during installation without prompting you for a user name and password.

For additional information about being prompted for your user credentials, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

234333 Prompt for User Credentials After Specifying Not to Be Prompted

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB235308
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