RE: Windows suddenly looking for password

From: anon (anon_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/31/04 

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:06:02 -0800

spyware\virus\hacker can affect windows logon.

How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or your password
expires
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

 

"Morituri-Max" wrote:

> A friend of mine told me when he started windows up today, it won't let him log
> into his account now without a password. Basically it shows the screen where
> your list of people with accounts is shown in a list with your little picture
> icon and username..
>
> Anyone know why suddenly a password would get attached where you didn't have one
> before? He says he never set a password..
>
> Thanks
>
>

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