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Hide the Last Login Name Automatically
On shared computers, lab workstations, and kiosk machines, the Windows login prompt often displays the username of the last person who logged in. This is a security and privacy concern -- the next person sitting down at the machine can see exactly who was there before them. In sensitive environments like schools, hospitals, government offices, and public libraries, that information should not be exposed.
ClearName solves this problem with zero effort. Add it to your login script, Windows Startup group, or Group Policy startup sequence, and it silently erases the last logged-in username from the Windows login prompt. There is no user interface, no window, no tray icon -- ClearName runs completely invisibly, does its job, and exits. Users never see it run.
This makes ClearName ideal for environments where you want to enforce a clean login prompt without configuring complex Group Policy settings or registry edits on every machine. Just deploy the single executable and let it handle the rest.
Who Is This For?
- IT administrators -- Enforce clean login prompts across shared workstations, labs, and kiosk machines without complex Group Policy configuration.
- Schools and universities -- Prevent students from seeing which user account was logged in before them on shared lab computers.
- Security-conscious organizations -- Eliminate the display of usernames on shared terminals in hospitals, government offices, and public facilities.
- Anyone with shared computers -- Keep login credentials private on family or office computers used by multiple people.
Key Features
Completely Invisible
ClearName runs with no window, no tray icon, and no user interaction. It executes silently in the background and exits when done. Users never see it run.
Instant Execution
Launches, clears the last login name from the Windows registry, and exits in under a second. No delay, no waiting, no prompts.
Script-Friendly
Drop ClearName into any login script, batch file, Group Policy startup, or Windows Startup group. Works with Novell and Windows network login scripts.
Self-Closing
ClearName automatically exits after clearing the login name. No process left running, no memory consumed, no cleanup needed.
Lightweight
Tiny executable that takes up virtually no disk space. No frameworks, no runtimes, no additional files required.
Fully Portable -- Zero Installation
No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."
Runs From USB Copy to a flash drive and use on any PC. IT techs carry these on a keychain for on-site support.
Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the folder and it is gone completely.
No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry, system settings, or install drivers.
Self-Contained Everything the program needs lives in its own folder. No scattered DLLs or AppData clutter.
No Admin Rights Needed Runs under standard user accounts. No UAC prompts, no IT ticket required.
Lightweight Tiny footprint, typically under 1 MB. No frameworks, runtimes, or bloated dependencies.
Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens, no loading bars, no waiting.
Windows Compatibility
Win 11
Win 10
Win 8
Win 7
Vista
XP
Win 2k
NT
ME
98
95
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What Users Are Saying
★★★★★
"Essential for shared workstations. Clears the last username silently during logoff."
-- Mark T., Network Admin
★★★★★
"A simple security measure that works. We deploy this across all public terminals."
-- Donna F., IT Security
Download ClearName
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95
81 KB
SHA256: 0a5cfe19eb86...a611
Freeware
Updated: February 27, 2001
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Uninstall
To uninstall, simply delete the program folder. No registry entries or system files are left behind.
How to Update
Download the latest version and extract over your existing folder, or to a new location. Settings are preserved.
Privacy: This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. No internet connection required.
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