Re: XP Pro Password Problem

From: Taurarian (taurarian_at_REMOVE-CAPS-AND-INVALIDhotmail.com.INVALID)
Date: 11/30/03


Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 19:17:17 +1100


. Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.
. Type in the following:
         control userpasswords2
. now click OK
. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the
primary logon.
. Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.
. Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the
selected users password.

Click OK.
The changes will work the next time you restart your computer.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315231
How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows

"www.ttdown.com" <ReadyFreddy@nowhere.whocares> wrote in message
news:557jsv0kuebhj50gngvqns72crecnl72aa@4ax.com...
> I just re-installed XP Pro on my computer. The original install was
> actually an upgrade to Win 98SE. I did ot have to use a password when
> booting up previously to this new install. I am the only user on my
> home computer and I do not need a password. I do a restart and do
> something else and when I return it is hung waiting for me to insert
> the password. I would appreciate any help in getting rid of the
> password, even though it logs me on as the administrator. I would like
> a seemless bootup all the way to my desk top.



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