Auto Login Settings

Use this setting to unlock or login to your computer when the task runs.

If you use Auto Login, when any task runs, Automation Anywhere will check if the computer is locked or logged off. If it is then it will unlock the computer or login using the username and password you have provided and start executing your task. Once the task completes successfully, it will restore the previous state of the computer.

It will also lock or log off the computer if any of the following occurs during the execution of the task

• Anyone hits an Escape key
• Anyone hits a pause key
• Any error occurs during the execution of the task

Note For XP Users: Auto Login can only work with the classic logon screen. If you are using windows XP please disable the "Welcome" screen and "Fast User Switching" to get to the classic logon screen.

• Go to Control Panel
• Click on User Accounts
• Click on 'Change the way users log on or off'
• Uncheck the box 'Use the Welcome Screen'
• Click on 'Apply Options' button.
• See the screenshot below to verify you are on the right screen.

Note For Vista Users: Auto Login is not currently supported in windows vista.

You can also set this option when you schedule your task.

Once you set the Auto Login option, it applies to all your tasks.

If you want to reset Auto Login please go to Tools-->Options-->Auto Login Settings and uncheck the box.