TCS - Getting Rid of the Password Prompt
Getting Rid of the Password Prompt
from Exploring Windows(R) News
Printed in the December 1999 issue of the I/O Port Newsletter
Are you the only person in your house who uses your Windows 98 or Windows 95 system? If so, entering a password each time you turn on your system may seem rather silly. Fortunately, you can remove the default password prompt by making your password blank. When you do, Windows will automatically start up without prompting you for a password.
Windows stores your password in a file that has the extension PWL. The first part of the filename will be the same as your user name. For example, if your user name is Bob, then your password will be stored in a file called BOB.PWL. You'll find this file in the Windows folder.
To remove the password prompt, begin by deleting your PWL file. Next, restart your system, and you'll see the Enter Windows Password dialog box. At this point, simply click OK - don't type anything in the Password text box. You'll never be prompted for a password again.
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