XP Suddenly asking for password

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Remove administrator password?

Is there any sane explanation for a client's Acer Aspire 1 netbook, running XP Home SP 2, suddenly starting to ask for a login password at boot? He has a strict policy of not using passwords, and I removed his login password weeks ago. The story is that suddenly this morning, for the first time, it is asking for a login password.

I once saw this after installing some optional .NET Framework components through Windows Update. — Arjan, Jan 25 '10 at 12:12

vonhogen · Answer 1 · 2010-01-25T15:45:46.513

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Perhaps you added another user. This will cause it to ask for a password. It might be a hidden user.

Try using (WIN+R)

control userpasswords2

To see if anything unusual is there, and you can also make sure the "users must enter username and password to use this computer" box is unchecked.

edited Jan 25 '10 at 15:45

answered Jan 25 '10 at 11:58

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+1 hate this option for a security perspective, but correct way of doing it! – William Hilsum Jan 25 '10 at 12:59
I can't use Win+R if I can't log on. – ProfK Feb 13 '10 at 08:05

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 25 '10 at 12:54

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I solved this using the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. This tool is a lifesaver in situations like this.

answered Jan 25 '10 at 12:54

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