This tweak allows an account that is
normally displayed on the Welcome screen to be hidden from view. To log
on using the account it's necessary to use the Log On To Windows dialog
box similar to the one in Windows 2000 i.e. press CTRL+ALT+DEL twice.
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
Modify/Create DWORD Value of Data type REG_DWORD Named [Type Name of
Account to be Hidden]
Setting for Value Data: [0 =
Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]
Exit Registry / Reboot
While the account is hidden on the
Welcome screen, note that the account profile will be visible in C:\Documents
and Settings or wherever user profiles are stored as well as in Local
Users and Groups.
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