Can Log On Without Password by Using Guest Account After Upgrade from Windows 2000 (303606)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q303606

SYMPTOMS

When you upgrade your computer from Windows 2000 to Windows XP and the Guest account is enabled for local logon, the Guest option is available when you run the Out of Box Experience (OOBE). You are able to log on as a Guest without using a password.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because the sharing and security model does not change during the upgrade. The status of the Guest account (enabled or disabled) is not affected, and the Guest account is neither added nor removed from "interactive logon" or "deny interactive logon."

MORE INFORMATION

OOBE is the wizard that usually runs after Setup and performs the following functions:
  • Product activation
  • Registration
  • Mouse tutorial
  • User creation
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/18/2001
Keywords:kbpolicy kbprb kbsetup KB303606
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