Autologon not working - Windows 7 - 64-bit

[lmundy]

Windows 7 (64-bit) – All updates current
Macro Scheduler 12.1.0

I am unable to get autologon to work. I have done the following:

• Tools=>Options Enable AutoLogon when Windows is logged out (Checked)
• Verified that the Macro Scheduler service is enabled and running (set to automatic start)
• Verified that Macro Scheduler is set to run on windows start-up
• Added full domain credentials under the autologon tab and checked Unlock Computer to run this script….

Nothing happens at the scheduled start time. However, upon manually logging in, the macro immediately runs and logs back out.

Seems like I've missed something simple, but I just can get the aotologon to work. Any help much appreciated.

[Marcus Tettmar]

Has the PC been rebooted since installing?

Does it worked from locked (not logged out)? Try the following:

1. Schedule the macro to start 2 minutes from now
2. LEAVE Macro Scheduler running
3. In AutoLogon settings, enable AutoLogon and enter your username and password - for the exact same account that you are currently logged in under - leave Domain blank
4. Lock the workstation (Start > Lock).
5. Wait 2 minutes. Windows should unlock, run the macro and lock again.

[lmundy]

Have done as you suggest. Results:

I can see that the macro does in fact run. However, it does not appear that the system actually "Unlocks". Just sits at the login screen.

As the system doesn't seem to unlock, the macro doen not look like it can get focus on the window it needs. I am using the Extract from Excel sample, modified such that it saves the notepad file before it completes. When running while logged in, everything appears to execute correctly, however, when running during a locked condition, upon logging back in, the notepad window is just sitting there blank suggesting that the macro was unable to copy the worksheet data across etc.

I also tried again running with the workstation logged out, both with and without the domain name in the credentials. Again nothing happens in either case, and the log has no entries for the macro at the run time.

Lindsey

[Marcus Tettmar]

It doesn't sound like the Autologon provider has been successfully installed. It is possible that a security policy on your system has blocked it's installation, or some other security policy is preventing it from working. It's impossible for us to guarantee it will work in all circumstances.

But, can you confirm that AutoLogon is installed. Please reinstall Macro Scheduler 12 and confirm that you see the AutoLogon setup sequence. After installing please reboot. Confirm that you see the file "mjtnet_cp.dll" in the Windows\System32 folder.

Confirm that "Secure Logon" is *disabled*. Secure Logon is enabled if you have to type CTRL-ALT-DEL before you can enter your username and password. This needs to be disabled for AutoLogon to work. The service and installer attempt to disable this automatically but check that. If you need to type CTRL-ALT-DEL before being able to log on then AutoLogon will not be able to work.

Make sure the "Macro Scheduler Service" is installed and running in control panel/services.

Now try the locked workstation test again - schedule the macro for a minute or so from now with AutoLogon enabled, LEAVE Macro Scheduler running and lock the workstation and wait.

If after all this it still doesn't work I think we'll just have to conclude that it isn't compatible with your system.