How to remove XP "Log Off <username"

OvenMaster

OvenMaster

VIP Member
In my Classic XP Home SP2 Start menu, I have this Log Off <username> thingy, as shown in "startmenu" below. How do I get rid of it? I never use it, never switch users, and am the only one to use the PC. I'd like it to look like "properstartmenu" below... this is a Paint Shop Pro manipulation. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks from Tom
 

Attachments

  • startmenu.jpg
    startmenu.jpg
    22 KB · Views: 68
  • properstartmenu.jpg
    properstartmenu.jpg
    18.9 KB · Views: 65
Last edited:
Simply right click your mouse with the mouse cursor over the start menu tab and scroll up to and click properties. Then click on customize and make sure that "Display Logoff" is deselected. That should do it.
 
James79 said:
Simply right click your mouse with the mouse cursor over the start menu tab and scroll up to and click properties. Then click on customize and make sure that "Display Logoff" is deselected. That should do it.
Click to expand...

Which version of Windows are you running? :confused:

Creating a new value in the system registry will see that removed easy enough. Just follow the instructions seen at http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/974/


xp_no_logoff.vbs - Disable/Enable Log Off on Start Menu
© Doug Knox - rev 04/12/2002
This small VB Script utility will remove the Log Off option from XP's Start Menu.
This is done by changing the adding/changing the StartMenuLogoff value in:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Usage: Download the xp_no_logoff.vbs file, and save this file to your hard drive. Navigate to where you saved the file and double click it. A confirmation dialog will appear when finished. You will need to log off/back on or restart your computer for the change to take effect. VB Script files can be viewed in Notepad or any text editor, as to the specific Registry key and value that are updated.
This page last updated 11/25/2005 21:16 http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_startmenu_logoff.htm
 
Now you have to make sure that other users log on with restricted access so they can't modify the registry. Otherwise that won't do much to protect from a user that knows how to use Google (as you've just witnessed).
 
SirKenin said:
Now you have to make sure that other users log on with restricted access so they can't modify the registry. Otherwise that won't do much to protect from a user that knows how to use Google (as you've just witnessed).
Click to expand...

Winguides has been around for several years now and is used regularly here for a variety of modifications. Gee? How come there is no welcome screen seen here and Windows seems to load to the desktop faster for some reason? The registry guide can also be downloaded direct. The link for the edit there was for commom courtesy.

The freeware version of the registry guide is found at http://www.winguides.com/guides.php?guide=registry OvenMaster you will find that this is a handy reference to keep on hand. It covers the various versions of Windows as well as XP.
 
SirKenin said:
Now you have to make sure that other users log on with restricted access so they can't modify the registry. Otherwise that won't do much to protect from a user that knows how to use Google (as you've just witnessed).
Click to expand...

No one else who uses the PC even knows how to access the Registry, never mind modify it. It's just family who surf the net or play Solitaire, Boggle, or Tropico. No problems there.

PC eye, thank you for that link. MUCH appreciated!

Tom
 
OvenMaster said:
No one else who uses the PC even knows how to access the Registry, never mind modify it. It's just family who surf the net or play Solitaire, Boggle, or Tropico. No problems there.

PC eye, thank you for that link. MUCH appreciated!

Tom
Click to expand...

I keep a copy of it on every data cd/dvd made. You can also find a good number of downloads(vbs type files) that you simply double click on to make registry tweaks and repairs at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and other sites.

Having the guide onhand allows you to reverse any changes made by either deleting a new value added or changing the 0/1 from 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. One tip is to create a desktop shortcut to review the different things at any time you want. It's a great tool to have onhand. :)
 
PCEye,

I'm using WinXP Pro. Maybe Home Ed. doesn't give you the option like XP to remove the logoff. It should though.
 
I use the classic settings here. XP Pro has some variations and a few features that are different from the home version. I'm not really surprised to see that there. Some of the registry edits can depend on the version you are running. With the home version you can auto boot right to the desktop without a need to log in at a prompt with one edit.

Unfortunately when going through both the classic and XP style start menu options and advanced settings there was nothing there for the logoff. Here I use the logoff for saving desktop settings only. That saves time restarting the system just to have an icon stay in one location.
 
PCEye,

In the classic style you can remove the logoff in the startup menu (right click properties then go to customsize). When you're in XP Style, you have to go to Group Policy to do it. Simply type gpedit.msc in run, once its open double click user configuration then admin templates. Next double click start menu and taskbar and enable remove logoff on the start menu and that shouuld do the trick.
 
James79 said:
PCEye,

In the classic style you can remove the logoff in the startup menu (right click properties then go to customsize). When you're in XP Style, you have to go to Group Policy to do it. Simply type gpedit.msc in run, once its open double click user configuration then admin templates. Next double click start menu and taskbar and enable remove logoff on the start menu and that shouuld do the trick.
Click to expand...

And just whereabouts do you see that now? Here's a pair of screens with all options shown.



 
To back up what James is saying, here's a screen shot:

Forgive the shitty screenshot. That's like my third or fourth attempt at it and I give up. You get the idea though.

removerunnn4.jpg
 
Last edited:
PC eye said:
I use the classic settings here. XP Pro has some variations and a few features that are different from the home version. I'm not really surprised to see that there. Some of the registry edits can depend on the version you are running. With the home version you can auto boot right to the desktop without a need to log in at a prompt with one edit.
Click to expand...

Exactly:D This is why I asked for this, because I have Home, not Pro. Also, I've yet to have to log in with a username and password... just booting up is apparently the default with this install as well as the previous one I had on this box.
Tom
 
Besides Tweak UI and some other freewares you can find a ton of sites for a variety of tweaks, fixes, and utilities for both versions of XP and older versions of Windows as well. http://infospace.abcnews.com/_1_2WMST6B02K2ZTMJ__info.abcnws.toolbar/search/web/xp+tweaks

Some of the main differences between the Home and Pro versions are the types of interfaces as well as applications they are geared for. The Pro version is a little further along for networking and business apps and media presentations, etc. while Home is geared for the home user, multimedia, gaming, stand alone type system to a large degree. If you want to remove the constant logon prompt for the Pro edition look over the registry guide. That's one of the best tools since you know what changes were or are to be made whenever you use it.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top