Comments on: Shortcut to Switch User in Windows Vista http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/ insert witty, geeky tagline here... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:33:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Duncan Smart http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-2329 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:05 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-2329 I assume this is a limitation of Vista Starter – so no fix.

]]> By: Jesus http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-2328 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:03 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-2328 Hi Duncan.

I’m using Vista Starter and when log into another account it warns that the (currently logged in) account will be logged off first. Any way to fix? Thank you

]]> By: HOWTO: Create A Shortcut To Switch Users In Windows XP/Vista/7 « The Brainwrecked Tech http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1955 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:15:41 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1955 [...] Smart created a simple C# program for those of us without Windows Business/Pro/Ultimate. Simply create a shortcut to this program and [...]

]]> By: Duncan Smart http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1866 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:28:13 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1866 Rob, I like the idea of hooking the lock workstation event in Task Scheduler! Cunning.

]]> By: Rob Eberhardt http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1864 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:24:10 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1864 Duncan, we had the same train of thought.

You can also make the process automatic with Task Scheduler. I wrote up how at http://blog.throbs.net/2011/02/11/VistaWin7+Solution+Skip+The+Switch+User+Screen.aspx

]]> By: Jane http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1661 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:17:41 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1661 Cool shortcuts, very useful. Thanks a bunch!!! I found a few move shortcuts here: http://www.usingcomputers.co.uk/tutorials/useful-windows-shortcuts.php its worth taking a look at combined with this article. Thanks, keep up the good posts!

Patrick

]]> By: Flupi http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1401 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:26:47 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1401 I agree, great solution. Thanx so much for this!

]]> By: Drija » Archive » How do I skip the Switch User screen in Vista? http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1339 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:55:05 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1339 [...] extra “Switch User” screen in. I’d prefer not to retrain the whole house to use CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+L. Is there a registry key or security policy setting for this? [...]

]]> By: Absynth http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1338 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:33:56 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1338 Thanks – that’s all right! =)

]]> By: Luke http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1156 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:53:55 +0000 http://dotsmart.wordpress.com/2008/01/17/shortcut-to-switch-user-in-windows-vista/#comment-1156 Hi Duncan

Just downloaded your Zip for Vista Home – works like a dream. Thanks so much for this.

Luke

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