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charlescpu
November 12th, 2001, 02:45 PM
Hi! I'm having a problem with passwords!
When I create one, it works for a while but after, windows say the password isn't correct.
I'm 100% sure that NOBODY changed my password because I'm the only one to know that Control Panel exist ... ;)
Anyone?
Sowulo
November 12th, 2001, 08:58 PM
How long is 'after awhile?' Unless you set it up otherwise, the default password setting is to expire after 14 days.
PJPilate
November 13th, 2001, 09:07 AM
and you're sure that the CAPS lock and Num Lock are on/off correctly?
(sorry, old Help desk habit)
furlong47
November 13th, 2001, 05:00 PM
To prevent forgetting your password, you can make a password backup disk which will allow you to change it if you have a problem.
On the user accounts control panel, click on your account and then choose "Prevent a Forgotten Password" on the left-hand column. This may not stop your password from changing, but at least you'll be able to get back into your account.