How to Set an Automatic Logon With a Group Policy
- 1). Log into the system with an administrator account.
- 2). Click the "Start" menu, type "gpedit.msc" in the "Start Search" text field and press "Enter" if using Windows Vista or 7. Click "Start," click "Run," type "gpedit.msc" in the dialog box and click "OK" if using Windows XP.
- 3). Expand "Computer Configuration" on the left pane's tree-directory.
- 4). Expand "Administrative Templates," "Windows Components," "Terminal Services" and "Encryption and Security."
- 5). Double-click the "Always prompt client for password upon connection" setting. A "Properties" window will open up. Select the "Explain" tab to obtain information about the function of each status.
- 6). Click the "Setting" tab, click the radio button for the setting you wish to configure (Not Configured, Enabled or Disabled), then click "Apply" and "OK."
- 7). Choose "Enabled" to prompt users to enter passwords every time they wish to log on to Terminal Services. Choose "Disabled" to allow users to automatically log on without entering a password.
- 8). Choose "Not Configured" if you wish not to specify a setting within Group Policy. Administrators can still change status through Terminal Services.
