Article ID: 810607 - Last Review: December 12, 2002 - Revision: 1.2

Welcome Screen Appears After Your Computer Has Been Idle

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SYMPTOMS

After your computer has been idle for a while, the Windows XP Welcome screen may appear. When this occurs, you may be prompted to select an account with which to log on.
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CAUSE

This behavior may occur if either of the following conditions exist:
  • The "On resume, display Welcome Screen" feature is turned on.
  • Your computer is configured to prompt you to type a password when you resume from standby.
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RESOLUTION

To change this behavior, use one or both of the following methods.
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Method 1

Turn off the "On resume, display Welcome Screen" feature:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
  2. Click the Screen Saver tab, click to clear the On Resume, display Welcome screen check box.
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Method 2

Configure your computer to not prompt you to type a password when you resume from standby:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Power Options.
  2. On the Advanced tab, click to clear the Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby check box, and then click OK.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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