"Maryann K" <Maryann K@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:17194A8E-81CE-440E-B8A0-7540728DF632@microsoft.com...
> I am running Windows XP Home. When my computer is turned on or restarted
it
> logs me in instead of going to Welcome screen so other users can access
their
> accounts.

Click Start / Run, then type control UserPasswords2 {OK}.
Now tick the box that requires users to enter a password.