I've seen this done before and I'm trying to figure out how it was accomplished now that I've had the opportunity thrown in my lap. Or more like it was placed there by me since I saw an opportunity to do it.
Automatic user logon with Windows isn't a big deal and I've got that part well ironed out and included in a GPO (I know, don't shoot me). However what I can't seem to be able to figure out is that if the person at the computer issues a logout action and logs out, how to make the computer automatically re-log as the same account that just logged off.
Now before anyone goes "STFU and use GPO to remove the logoff button from the Start Menu" or "Remove it from the three-finger-salute menu with a GPO," I already know that's possible. I just want to replicate this behavior.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd really like to hear them! Let's chat!
Thanks!
Best Answer
No... you can't make someone log on against their will.
Edit: OK... you might be able to do something funny with a custom GINA (if using Windows XP) or a Credential Provider (if using Vista or above.) Credential Providers have to be in native code, so no .NET, etc.. The effort required would be significant.