Re: How do I set a password for Windows XP?

From: Rock (rock_at_comcast.nospam.net)
Date: 09/05/04 

Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2004 12:32:59 -0700

Kevin J. Nielsen wrote:

> I need to set a password for Windows XP home but I dont want to set up a
> user account, just password protect my computer and set a password for the
> screensaver.
>
>
> Does anyone know how to do this?
>
> Thank You
>
> Kevin
>
>

It's not a good idea to run the built in Administrator account for day
to day activities. That should be reserved to create new users and as a
fall back if the normal account gets corrupted.

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