How do I set a password for Windows XP?

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spb1946_at_juno.com
Date: 09/06/04


Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 20:47:38 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>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
>
>
>you must setup a user account to have a password on the
screensaver. click on start, control panel, user account
and click on create password. type in your password. click
create password. right click on the desktop. click on the
properties tab, click on screensaver and click password
protect. the password will be the save for both.
>



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