Re: Windows 2000 startup password

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 08/21/05 

Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:35:02 -0500

See the link below how to configure autologon. In your case you will make
sure that the option in step 4. is enabled. --- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;234562

Preventing the Password Prompt in a Non-Domain System
      1. In Control Panel, double-click Users and Passwords.
      2. Click to clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use
this computer check box.

      NOTE: This option does not appear on a system that is a member of a
domain.
      3. Click the Advanced tab.
      4. Click to clear the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before
logging on check box.

"mahendra" <mahendra@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:85883550-7E24-4F04-B8BD-31296A113090@microsoft.com...
> How can I configure windows 2000 professional so as to ask for password
> while
> starting before the logon screen?