Windows password How do I get rid of it?

[stppetty]

I just installed Windows 98 SE full version on my new PC.I set a password for windows during setup but no longer want it.How do I get rid of this .This is not the bios passwords.Thanks for any info.

[RayH]

In your Control Pannel>Passwords>Change Passwords

When prompted for new password, don't type anything...just hit enter...

That should solve the problem.

[TECHIE1]

I think when you start up windows put in the password then go to C:\windows and find a file with your username and .pwl example username.pwl delete it then restart when the screen comes up to ask for it hit cancel i think that should do it, if not try something like what i just said. i haven't had to do this for quite some time so i don't remember much.

[Dallasmcse]

The password file is *.pwl as mentioned above. Deleting these and restarting will prompt for new one. Make sure both entry line are blank, hit ok to create a "null pasword". you will not be prompted for windows password again. Another method is to use policy editor to disable windows password caching. we have chosen the diable opt and then remove policy edditor from local pc's. Only Admin's have right to acess this tool. Details on policy editor are ava on 98 cd under admin tools.

[grandslammer]

That's how I always did it, if you can't get into windoze, boot into safe mode, then do a search for *.pwl under my computer. However many of them happen to come up, delete them. Then like they said above, if Doze asks for another one, leave it blank. You MAY have to enter a name, but don't add a password.

Good Luck Guy http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

M

[stppetty]

Thanks for the help guys.I deleted the *.pwl file.But when I rebooted the window still comes up.The first time I left the password blank and clicked cancel.When I rebooted again it was still the same. when I type my password it says incorrect password so I click cancel then it boots into windows without the password.I changed my user profile in control panel now I get a diferent box on bootup with the password box faded out but I still have to cancel this out.When I try to connect to the internet this box pops up before it allows me to connect with my internet server.I just want a bootup without this window.thanks again.

[Hellmund]

You don't need to boot in safe mode
Just put in a name and it'll let you in.
It just makes a new profile.I know this was the case in win95 but not sure in win98SE.I haven't tested it.
Hellmund

[axis]

when asked name and password when booting, enter just your name but no password and hit enter.It should'nt ever display that window again.it worked for me and couple of friends....

[1159creampuff]

yea, make sure you hit OK not CANCEL

[reddog4629]

This worked for me in W'95-->
I deleted the "username".pwl file then re-booted. When the window popped up asking for a pw, I left it blank and hit ok. Then it asked to confirm my password and I hit ok.
THANKX GUYS-That made my day!! http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[BC]

Yes make sure you hit enter/ok and then it will ask you to confirm your password hit enter/ok there too. DO NOT HIT CANCEL If you hit cancel it is like when you make a setting change in your internet explorer and you hit cancel it doesn't take effect.

BC

Edit: BTW this could also have helped. You didn't need to delete your previous .pwl file. All you have to do is log in as a dif username and leave the password field blank and confirm it that way and it should not ask for a pass.

[This message has been edited by BC (edited 05-01-2000).]