Re: [WinMac] preventing autologin

From: Tom Roth (tomroth[at]wfubmc.edu)
Date: Thu Sep 20 2001 - 08:50:00 PDT

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    > > Tom Roth wrote:
    > >I used to just go to Preferences and delete the file "AppleShare Prep".
    > >I've even locked that file to prevent it from being changed. That
    > >worked, but now with OS 9, it doesn't work anymore. HELP!

    > krushing replied:
    >
    > In the newer MacOS, there exists in the system folder a folder
    > labeled "Servers."
    >
    > Inside the "Servers" folder are installed alias files for the
    > servers. These aliases are created when the auto sign-on blocks are
    > checked. Drag those aliases from the "Servers" folder into the
    > trash, empty the trash, and the problem is solved.

    Thanks! That worked. I saw that folder and wondered just what that was
    all about.

    > No, that's not right, the problem is not really solved until folks
    > who're signing on stop checking those insipid little boxes!

    I agree!! Any new file I can try locking that you know of? 

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