A Brief Insight Into the Problem

All current automatic logon solutions for Microsoft Windows use one of two approaches. One group stores data in the system registry; the rest store their data in Local Security Authority storage (LSASecret). You can find different variations on these solutions, from predefined registry entry changes to separate programs.

Data from the registry can be retrieved simply with RegEdit, and data from LSASecret with any program which shows LSASecret passwords. These locations can also be accessed remotely via a network. Both solutions are absolutely insecure, as with either it is very simple to steal logon and password data.

LogonExpert is a secure approach to automatic logon. It stores logon data encrypted with the AES algorithm adopted by the U.S. government. It directly interacts with WinLogon (the part of the operating system responsible for logon) to ensure that no other application can intercept logon data. It has many other useful features.

LogonExpert Features

• Windows Autologon with no human interaction

  LogonExpert is easy to configure, stable and reliable.

• Secured automatic logon

  The AES encryption algorithm adopted by the U.S. government protects your logon data; direct interaction with WinLogon secures your computer while it’s logging in.

• Locking a PC after logon

  Any logged-on session can be secured with automatic workstation locking.

• Delayed or scheduled logon and scheduled logoff

  Configure a simple pre-logon delay, or set up an advanced configuration with the built-in scheduler.

• Bypass logon banners

  Ctrl+Alt+Del, a shutdown event, administrator’s banners, or any other window appearing before logon is bypassed automatically.

• User rights control

  Administrator can allow or deny normal users the ability to configure Windows Autologon.

• All Windows versions supported

  All modern versions of Microsoft Windows are supported—from NT 4 to Vista, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

• Ability to interrupt autologon

  Automatic logon can be interrupted with ease by pressing the “Shift” key. This option can be configured.

• Windows Safe Mode support

  Even loaded in safe mode, LogonExpert will work normally. You can allow or disallow this capability, as it is easily configurable.