Quick Logon in Windows 9x

Kenn's
Tech
Notes

20000504: Quick Logon in Windows 9x

May/2000
Tech Note #4

In Windows 9x, the Client for Microsoft Networks has two logon options: "Quick Logon" and "Logon and restore network connections". In the vast majority of cases, the "Quick Logon" option is preferable. Because common Division practice is to not use persistent connections, but instead establish user-level security network connections using a logon script, "Quick Logon" avoids a lot of "peculiar" problems. It also, as the name suggests, speeds up the logon process! Over the past few years, I have heard from a number of technicians that switching to "Quick Logon" solved various network connection problems. I had even gone so far as to automate this setting in the Windows 9x setup routines on the WSD#1 Backup CDs, and in the Anti-Virus and LockIt95 Installers.

While the main thrust of this note is: "Try Quick Logon if you are troubleshooting bizarre network problems." it is also worth noting that - once in a blue moon - choosing "Logon and restore network connections" may also fix a bizarre network problem. Earlier this year, Brian H and I resolved a network problem in one of the schools simply by switching to this setting. This was a problem which had been eluding us and other technicians for a couple years, through the course of various networking upgrades, reconfiguration and client workstation replacements! For this reason, I am currently revising the anti-virus and LockIt95 installers to remove the "Quick Logon" settings from them. By summer 2000, the only place I anticipate leaving the "Quick Logon" setting enabled is in the automated Windows 9x setup routines.

Quick Logon still is the most trouble-free option, but it's worth remembering that the "Logon and restore network connections" option will very very occasionally be the better choice. So don't change it if you're not having a problem.

DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.

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