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Use XP registry edits to disable network access to floppy/CD-ROM drives
Since the floppy drive and the CD-ROM drive in a system are classified as volumes by Windows XP, both types of drives are automatically shared as administrative shares on the network. This means that administrators and other users can access these drives over the network while the user is logged...
Tags: Winlogon key, WinLogon, network, Value at Risk, Greg Shultz, administrative share, Microsoft Windows XP, floppy disk, AllocateCDRoms, AllocateFloppies, Value Data
Technical articles 2004-04-28

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Winlogon Notification Packages Removed: Impact on Windows Vista Planning and Deployment
In Windows Vista and later, Winlogon notification packages are no longer supported. Winlogon notification packages are discussed in detail in the next section. After upgrading systems to Windows Vista, Winlogon will not load Winlogon notification packages. Organizations that are using Winlogon notification packages must either remove the functionality or create...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Notification Package, Winlogon, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2006-09-01
winlogon.exe
I could not login into windows 2000 pro.A message stats that winlogon.exe had generated errors and pc keeps on rebooting.I had tried both manual & auto recovery but it doesn't seems to be working.Any advice?
Tags: rkh_bahadur@...
Discussion threads 2007-04-23
Winlogon.exe
I have a Windows 2000 system. As soon as I load Corporate Norton Antivirus 9.0 on, winlogon.exe keeps running in task manager and slowing the system down enough to make using it painful. As soon as I unload Norton Antivirus, it works fine again. I have 128...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms
Q&A 2004-10-20
winlogon.exe application error (XP)
When I boot up XP system, immediately a popup appears that says:WINLOGON.EXE APPLICATION ERROR0x77d46303 referenced memory at 0x00000008 the memory could not be "read"Delete or Cancel buttons simply reboot the system and the whole thing starts again.The same error pops up in safe mode.I know it's not the memory itself....
Tags: jerri.costello@..., memory, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-06-09
Blocking PC logon without a domain
Is there a active directory setting that changes XP Settings to prevent people logging when the domain is unavaliable.Set the following registry key to 0:Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEKey: SoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinlogonName: CachedLogonsCountType: REG_SZValue: 0 no cached pwUnfortunately not. If the domain is unavailable, then active directory is also unavailable, therefore no setting in...
Tags: active Directory, computer, domain, PC, Sprocket, windows
Q&A 2005-11-14
Auto Logon
Can anyone tell me the registry key for auto logonto a windows server 2000 PC?RegardsTimAuto Login TweakThe ones that you will need are available here:http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/13/They are subkeys of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinlogonGUIUse TweakUI if you don't want to mess around in the registry.
Tags: tim.williams@...
Discussion threads 2006-01-13
Winlogon.exe
Hi;Over the last week, one of our machines has become VERY slow - it can take 20mins to boot up. I can logon without the network cabel and its better. I have found in Task Manager Processes, that Winloggon.exe is taking up about 90% of the CPU constantly. I checked...
Tags: winlogOn.exe, service pack, Nicki.Lodhia@..., windows, Service Pack 2
Q&A 2006-08-25
user accounts
how can you hide a user account in the user folder in Windows XP. I don't mean hiding the profile name on the initial log in screen.Just check off the hidden attribute for the user's folder you wish to be "hidden."Let me elaborate on the issue. The users...
Tags: Check, bwalters@..., windows, Microsoft Windows
Q&A 2006-06-13
Tech Tip: Hide the previous logon username
If you work in a security-minded environment, you may want to disable the default setting in NT 4.0 that displays the name of the last person who logged onto the system. It's often far too easy to guess a user's password from his or...
Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows NT Newsletter, Registry, Registry Editor, Microsoft Windows NT, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software
Technical articles 2003-12-08
Tech Tip: Automatically clean up roaming profiles
User profiles are downloaded from the server to the local machine when a roaming user logs on to a system. When the roaming user logs off, the system saves a copy of the user's roaming profile in a special cache on the local hard...
Tags: Guest Contributor, Windows XP Tips Newsletter, Registry Editor
Technical articles 2003-12-08
Troj_CIADOOR.AS lo_602429674.exe
Hi,Ihave a pc with WXP Pro. Norton and Trend detect a virus. Norton said it is in the winlogon.exe file. I try to use recovery console and delete the file and expand another copy using winlogon.ex_ off the install disk. It does not appear to del the original because when...
Tags: winlogOn.exe, tool, Casemaker
Q&A 2006-04-14
Shutdown script for win2k pro machines on AD?
I would like to have a bat file run when a user either shutdowns or logs of the PC. Currently running AD with GPO's. I found the previous post, but the person who posted stated it didn't work. Is there an easy way to have a bat...
Tags: Add, advertisement, capabel, executED, Microsoft Windows 2000, optional value, security context, Shutdown, Value at Risk, windows
Q&A 2005-01-27
Win2k Services problem and SNMP service
Hi,some of the services in Win2k will not start.Task scheduler was one of these, i cant remember the others off hand, but there were 2-3 others.The problem started after i installed IIS 2i was trying to learn some server stuff and HTML.Now, i have a new service called SNMPi read...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000, networking, peace4u4@..., process, services, SNMP, SNMP Service, spyware, windows, Winlogon.exe
Discussion threads 2007-02-27
this black DOS popup
i keep getting a black window that pops up and disapears b4 i can read it, i noticed it happens when i go to some websites or even if im just at my desktop.i clicked back on my explorercuz thats sometimes wen i see ita bucnch of times and managed...
Tags: Instant messaging, NETWORKING, mariano.rivera@..., winlogOn.exe, DOS
Discussion threads 2007-03-29
How to use XP registry edits to customize Windows logon and security dialog title
If you have Windows XP configured to use the classic logon dialog box, you may want to back up this security system with a set of warning messages that are designed to act as a deterrent to anyone thinking of attempting unauthorized access. While this type of measure doesn’t add...
Tags: dialog box, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, security, WinLogon
Technical articles 2004-04-26
how to disable USB Ports
HAi all, I HAVE 15 CLIENTS WITH A SINGEL DOMAIN. HOW CAN I DISABLE USB PORTS OF MY CLIENT SYSTEMS WITH...
Tags: Administrators, USB port, USB PORTS, veerendra147@..., windows
Q&A 2006-03-21
PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS XP WINLOGON SERVICE
I HAVE A PC WITH WINDOWS XP INSTALLED.RIGHT NOW I HAVE A PROBLEM,THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN I LOGON TO MY SYSTEM THE WINLOGON SERVICE IS TAKING 100% OF CPU USAGE, WHEN I OPEN ANYONE APPLICATION THE SYSTEM IS GOES IN HANG CONDITIATION.PLEASE HELP ME TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM.Without knowing...
Tags: System, AV Program, Problem, anildutta1983@..., Program, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, CPU
Q&A 2006-04-21
Strange errors after moving office
I moved a company’s servers to a new location over the weekend and now many of the servers are getting these errors in the system logs;Event Type: Error Event Source: Userenv Event Category: None Event ID: 1000 Description:Windows cannot unload your registry file. If you have a roaming profile, your...
Tags: registry, toreador, windows
Q&A 2005-06-21
Use registry edits to customize Windows XP logon and security dialog title
This TechProGuild solution is being featured on TechRepublic until July 15. After this date, only TechProGuild members will be able to access this article. Obtain full-time access to this and other time-saving resources and in-depth content by joining TechProGuild today.If you have Windows XP configured to use the classic logon...
Tags: dialog box, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, security, WinLogon
Technical articles 2004-07-08
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