I just got my new computer and i have roommates, i want the computer to start on the logon screen when it starts up instead of automatically logging into admin, any idea on how to make it do this? I have it password protected but it still autologs

and the operating system is???

oops sry, XP pro

Control Panel -> Users -> Change how users logon (or something like that) -> Use welcome screen

tried that, still autologs admin on at startup even when password protected

check the "users must press Ctrl+Alt+Del to login"

or add another user, if there is only one user login to the single user is automatic.

i have multiple users and, nope still autologs

what happens if you log-off from administrator

that is weird mine works perfectly. try checking your settings regarding user accounts.

i can log off and it goes to the welcome screen, but i don't want my roommates to turn the computer on and have admin privileges

Ok, so far so good.

Now if you turn off the computer after you have logged off, what happens when you turn it on again?

this might sound basic to you but this is the only way to diagnose the issue from this distance.

Logging out should disable the auto-login that was probably set on install. If it still logs in immediately then follow step 1 in this page then delete the username and password and check the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" check box

Apply and Ok then restart. You should now get either a "Use Control+Alt+Delete to login ..." dialog or the welcome screen.

yup that worked, thanks