ms wrote :-
Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I
changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered
username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ???
Was this a 'fresh' wizard, requesting a 'new user'?
So how are you getting past the logon screen?
Do you still have to give it a password (even your old one) and/or can you
only get past it by using the "Cancel" option?
What is the time/date stamp on your .pwl file - very recent??
If you are using the "Cancel" option then you must still have another .pwl
file floating around on your PC. Delete it and go thru' the whole process
again.
Are you sure that there are no other .pwl files on your pc? And remember,
something like a 'rogue' space character in your password field could cause
this problem.
Jack's post further explains the situation.
Mart
"ms" wrote in message ...
Mart wrote:
Regarding the password issue only!!
Rick suggested :-
Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network
Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up
*don't* put a password in (press cancel).
DO NOT CANCEL!!
How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work:
1 - the Official way
"How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at
Startup"
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104
2 - the Unofficial way:-
Search for files that end .pwl.
Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc.
Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user.
Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press
Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT
cancel.
Mart
Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I
changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered
username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ???
Is there a registry key that effects this?
The password screen has always been a killer for me in W95/98 and now ME.
In 98SE, I tried about 5 conventional fixes, finally the screen just
flashes by on bootup, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Advice?
Mike