How to display the last user logged in Windows 7 PRO x64 logon
I want Windows to show the last user logged, so I only need to type my password, and I don't need to select my username. I thought it should be the default Windows behavior, but I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Pro x64 and I need to select my user account every time.
I've done some homework, I know about the:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy
Select Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
Look for "Interactive logon: Do not display last user name"
This security setting determines whether the name of the last user to
log on to the computer is displayed in the Windows logon screen.
If this policy is enabled, the name of the last user to successfully
log on is not displayed in the Log On to Windows dialog box.
If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is
displayed.
Default: Disabled
It is already Disabled! So, What I'm missing here??
windows-7 security login
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
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asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
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I want Windows to show the last user logged, so I only need to type my password, and I don't need to select my username. I thought it should be the default Windows behavior, but I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Pro x64 and I need to select my user account every time.
I've done some homework, I know about the:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy
Select Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
Look for "Interactive logon: Do not display last user name"
This security setting determines whether the name of the last user to
log on to the computer is displayed in the Windows logon screen.
If this policy is enabled, the name of the last user to successfully
log on is not displayed in the Log On to Windows dialog box.
If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is
displayed.
Default: Disabled
It is already Disabled! So, What I'm missing here??
windows-7 security login
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
add a comment |
I want Windows to show the last user logged, so I only need to type my password, and I don't need to select my username. I thought it should be the default Windows behavior, but I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Pro x64 and I need to select my user account every time.
I've done some homework, I know about the:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy
Select Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
Look for "Interactive logon: Do not display last user name"
This security setting determines whether the name of the last user to
log on to the computer is displayed in the Windows logon screen.
If this policy is enabled, the name of the last user to successfully
log on is not displayed in the Log On to Windows dialog box.
If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is
displayed.
Default: Disabled
It is already Disabled! So, What I'm missing here??
windows-7 security login
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
I want Windows to show the last user logged, so I only need to type my password, and I don't need to select my username. I thought it should be the default Windows behavior, but I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 Pro x64 and I need to select my user account every time.
I've done some homework, I know about the:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Local Security Policy
Select Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options
Look for "Interactive logon: Do not display last user name"
This security setting determines whether the name of the last user to
log on to the computer is displayed in the Windows logon screen.
If this policy is enabled, the name of the last user to successfully
log on is not displayed in the Log On to Windows dialog box.
If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is
displayed.
Default: Disabled
It is already Disabled! So, What I'm missing here??
windows-7 security login
windows-7 security login
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
edited Oct 18 '14 at 23:44
Jawa
3,14982435
3,14982435
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
asked Feb 25 '14 at 12:14
Pedro77Pedro77
90252031
90252031
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it can be done done directly on registry by saving the code in a .reg file and executing it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_local_machinesoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionpoliciessystem]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:0
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
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Now that I've read your post again and read this TechNet again, you need to use Group Policy Editor to enable the Classic Logon.
- Click Start, type gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor with the top-level Local Group Policy object open for editing.
- In the editor, expand Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
- Double-click Always Use Classic Logon.
- Select Enabled, and then click OK.
That should invoke the Logon screen rather than the Welcome Screen. It should remember the last user for you.
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
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I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
|
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On a domain, you can use this GPO setting:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security
Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Interactive logon: Do
not display last user name
Set to Disabled.
"If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is displayed."
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
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it can be done done directly on registry by saving the code in a .reg file and executing it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_local_machinesoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionpoliciessystem]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:0
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
add a comment |
it can be done done directly on registry by saving the code in a .reg file and executing it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_local_machinesoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionpoliciessystem]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:0
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
add a comment |
it can be done done directly on registry by saving the code in a .reg file and executing it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_local_machinesoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionpoliciessystem]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:0
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
it can be done done directly on registry by saving the code in a .reg file and executing it
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[hkey_local_machinesoftwaremicrosoftwindowscurrentversionpoliciessystem]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:0
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
w17tw17t
2,25941638
answered Oct 18 '14 at 22:41
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2,25941638
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Now that I've read your post again and read this TechNet again, you need to use Group Policy Editor to enable the Classic Logon.
- Click Start, type gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor with the top-level Local Group Policy object open for editing.
- In the editor, expand Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
- Double-click Always Use Classic Logon.
- Select Enabled, and then click OK.
That should invoke the Logon screen rather than the Welcome Screen. It should remember the last user for you.
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
|
show 2 more comments
Now that I've read your post again and read this TechNet again, you need to use Group Policy Editor to enable the Classic Logon.
- Click Start, type gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor with the top-level Local Group Policy object open for editing.
- In the editor, expand Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
- Double-click Always Use Classic Logon.
- Select Enabled, and then click OK.
That should invoke the Logon screen rather than the Welcome Screen. It should remember the last user for you.
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
|
show 2 more comments
Now that I've read your post again and read this TechNet again, you need to use Group Policy Editor to enable the Classic Logon.
- Click Start, type gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor with the top-level Local Group Policy object open for editing.
- In the editor, expand Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
- Double-click Always Use Classic Logon.
- Select Enabled, and then click OK.
That should invoke the Logon screen rather than the Welcome Screen. It should remember the last user for you.
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
Now that I've read your post again and read this TechNet again, you need to use Group Policy Editor to enable the Classic Logon.
- Click Start, type gpedit.msc, and then press Enter. This opens the Local Group Policy Editor with the top-level Local Group Policy object open for editing.
- In the editor, expand Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, System, Logon.
- Double-click Always Use Classic Logon.
- Select Enabled, and then click OK.
That should invoke the Logon screen rather than the Welcome Screen. It should remember the last user for you.
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
edited Feb 25 '14 at 13:33
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
answered Feb 25 '14 at 13:01
CharlieRBCharlieRB
20.4k44490
20.4k44490
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
|
show 2 more comments
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
I was unable to find this option. Win 7 Pro?
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:14
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Missed that it is Windows 7 PRO, so I changed the answer to what I believe may help you.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:25
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
Thanks but I want to display the last user name, and only type the password. Maybe I need to enable the logon screen.
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 13:27
1
1
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I'm having trouble thinking today. You're right. Let me update it again to the actual piece of the article that will help. Sorry for the confusion.
– CharlieRB
Feb 25 '14 at 13:30
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
I did that, no changes. :(
– Pedro77
Feb 25 '14 at 16:25
|
show 2 more comments
On a domain, you can use this GPO setting:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security
Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Interactive logon: Do
not display last user name
Set to Disabled.
"If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is displayed."
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
add a comment |
On a domain, you can use this GPO setting:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security
Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Interactive logon: Do
not display last user name
Set to Disabled.
"If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is displayed."
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
add a comment |
On a domain, you can use this GPO setting:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security
Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Interactive logon: Do
not display last user name
Set to Disabled.
"If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is displayed."
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
On a domain, you can use this GPO setting:
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security
Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Interactive logon: Do
not display last user name
Set to Disabled.
"If this policy is disabled, the name of the last user to log on is displayed."
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
answered Jan 20 '17 at 2:11
KERRKERR
25126
25126
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
add a comment |
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
It is not clear if computer is on a domain. I would assume we have a stand-alone computer and no Global Policies are enforced by a domain admin. "Interactive logon - Do not display last user name" is already disabled(as stated in question). I suppose the answer is already given by @CharlieRB above.
– snayob
Jan 20 '17 at 3:59
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
That is an old question. I'm using Win10 now and I can't test it. @snayob The computer was on a domain and I don't know why but when I tried CharlieRB answer it didn't work.
– Pedro77
Jan 20 '17 at 11:48
add a comment |
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