ClearName

ClearName v1.00 - Windows Login Privacy Tool

Clear the last logged-in username from the Windows login prompt automatically and invisibly

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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
No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."
Runs From USB
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
Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the folder and it is gone completely.
No Registry Changes
No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry, system settings, or install drivers.
Self-Contained
Self-Contained Everything the program needs lives in its own folder. No scattered DLLs or AppData clutter.
No Admin Rights Needed
No Admin Rights Needed Runs under standard user accounts. No UAC prompts, no IT ticket required.
Lightweight
Lightweight Tiny footprint, typically under 1 MB. No frameworks, runtimes, or bloated dependencies.
Instant Startup
Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens, no loading bars, no waiting.

Windows Compatibility

Windows 11 Win 11
Windows 10 Win 10
Windows 8 Win 8
Windows 7 Win 7
Windows Vista Vista
Windows XP XP
Windows 2000 Win 2k
Windows NT NT
Windows ME ME
Windows 98 98
Windows 95 95

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Version History

v1.00 February 27, 2001

Initial version.

What Users Are Saying

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 Based on 1,000 ratings
12,000+ downloads
★★★★★

"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

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ClearName v1.00
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95
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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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