Windows 2000 Server Autologon and disable CTRL-ALT-DEL via registry?

[rn10950]

Is it possible to disable CTRL-ALT-DEL and enable autologon via the registry in Windows 2000 Server? My 2K install doesn't want to recognize my keyboard, and I want to log in and investigate/reinstall drivers. I tried modifying HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\DisableCAD, DefaultUserName, DefaultPassword, ForceAutoLogon and AutoAdminLogon with an offline regisrty editor included on the Windows 7 setup CD, but you still have to press CAD and it doesn't log me in automatically. I know there is a way to edit this in Group Policy, but for obvious reasons, I can't do that. (unless there's an offline GP editor, I haven't found one, but if there is please tell me) Can this be done with the registry?

 

It's also worth noting that Win2k recognizes my mouse fine, if there's a way to start the on screen keyboard before the login screen that would also be great.

Edited November 6, 2015 by rn10950

[jaclaz]

For the last question, can you somehow run Accessibility Wizard?

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windows2000/

 

Otherwise try adding osk.exe to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\Cu rrentVersion\Winlogon\System

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc939862.aspx

http://support.ablcomputers.com:9996/kb/a70/on-screen-keyboard.aspx

 

Read this, should be the (almost) "complete" solution (using NSSM ):

http://e-shop.fccps.cz/download/adv/frr/osk_at_winlogon_and_desktop.htm

 

jaclaz

[MrMaguire]

If you still care about this, you could try taking advantage of the sticky keys backdoor, by renaming the on-screen keyboard exe to sethc.exe offline, then launching it by pressing shift five times.

 

I think the problem might be that you're using a USB keyboard? In that case, I'd invest in a cheap PS/2 one. A used one from a computer fair or eBay or something would be perfectly adequate. Just make sure to clean it first.