Microsoft KB Archive/274804

= HOW TO: Make Accessibility Options Active in Logon Screen =

PSS ID Number: 274804

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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This article was previously published under Q274804





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 * SUMMARY
 * ** Enable the Accessibility Features for Logging On
 * REFERENCES



SUMMARY
This article describes how to make the Windows 2000 accessibility features active in the logon screen to assist people with disabilities with logging on. Windows 2000 has built-in accessibility features that make it easier for people with disabilities to use the computer. If you activate these features by using the Accessibility Options tool in Control Panel, these features are typically applied after you log on to Windows, along with other personal settings.

However, if you have a disability that prevents you from logging on, you may need to make these features available before you log on. For example, you may need to make the accessibility features available before you log on if you have limited mobility and cannot simultaneously hold down the CTRL, ALT, and DELETE keys that are required to gain access to the Log On to Windows dialog box in Windows 2000.

In Windows, you can use the StickyKeys feature to &quot;lock&quot; the CTRL, ALT, and SHIFT keys as if you are still pressing them until you press the final key. Without StickyKeys enabled for the Log On to Windows dialog box, you may not be able to successfully press the CTRL+ALT+DELETE key combination to begin the logon process.

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Enable the Accessibility Features for Logging On

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Accessibility Options.
 * 2) Select the settings you want to use (if you have not already done this).
 * 3) On the General tab, click Apply all settings to logon desktop under Administrative Options, and then click OK.

NOTE: The Administrative Options settings are available only if you have administrator rights.

After you log off Windows, the accessibility features are available for the Log On to Windows dialog box. You can enable or disable the accessibility features by using their assigned keyboard shortcuts.

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