trigger a autologon from computer startup script

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I am looking for a way, to automatically logon a User from computer startup script, without rebooting the machine. I know, I can write in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon... Keys or use Sysinternals autologon.exe, but this all don't work without a reboot.

OS: Windows >= 7

A while ago, I have seen a small until, who could do it. But I forgot about it and can't find it again. Or maybe there is any other solution?

I think, it is only possible with a GINA plugin?

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 19 '19 at 20:20

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Was that utility LogonExpert?

https://www.logonexpert.com/

There's a reference to it (and it was also marked as the solution) in the TechNet thread below.

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/ie/en-US/25677ebd-eb91-421e-9201-0e7fb69d46c0/force-autologon-directly-without-restart?forum=winservergen

answered Apr 19 '19 at 20:20

Aura

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Thanks, I think this was the tool I was looking for. – Thomas Apr 21 '19 at 00:25
No problem. Hopefully it is! – Aura Apr 21 '19 at 00:30

Thomas · Answer 2 · 2019-04-23T10:35:15.990

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After investigation of LogonExpert, I have now a idea, what need to be done. On Systems upwards Windows Vista, you need to build your own "custom credential provider, which replaces the GINA plugin".

A good reference to get a lot of information's and also running projects can be found on this GitHub page.

At least, this question is also available on StackOverflow...

edited Apr 23 '19 at 10:35

answered Apr 23 '19 at 09:24

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trigger a autologon from computer startup script

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