> >> "Mishell" <Mishell@dell.qc> wrote in message
> >> news:eAyvOJNrIHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >I just bought a used computer with Windows 2000 Pro SP4 installed.
> >> > I activated the access to the local network without specifying a
> > password.
> >> > When I try to open Windows, it keeps asking for a password.
> >> > Is there something I can do to solve this proplem^
As many have replied, you should reinstall the operating system
from scratch to avoid problems.
However, you asked how to avoid entering a password each time.
There are two methods to try:
. set so only one username is defined. I think this
is known as disabling user profiles.
. set so automatically logs in to a particular username.
One way is to disable multiple usernames. See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/152104
"How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt
at Startup"
also see:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/156826/EN-US/
"How to Disable and Delete User Profiles"
I'm not sure if you can disable user profiles in Windows 2000.
I couldn't find a reference that says it is possible, but I
didn't find anything that said you couldn't and I don't have
a Windows 2000 system to try things on.
The other way is to set things to login automatically.
This:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/234562
"How To Enable Automatic Logon in Windows 2000 Professional"
tells how.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >> > Mishell
> >> >
> >>
> >> When you buy a car then you ask the previous owner for the
> >> keys. With a PC (with Windows pre-installed) it's the same
> >> thing: Ask the previous owner.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > The advice is correct...
> > but since who knows what is on the machine or the condition of the
> > operating
> > system...
> > if one purchases a used computer from an individual...
> > the best thing to do is format the drive and reinstall the operating
> > system!
>
> Good point. It might have more viruses than a dog has fleas,
> which would not impress the OP's contacts when the machine
> sends out infected messages (without his knowledge, of course).
>