Setting windows passwords

by Inevitability Jul 30, 2004 7:00PM PDT

I am trying to set a password to prevent ANY access to my PC, other than that of the password holder, obviously! I am running windows ME, and at the moment have set a 'USER' password, but this is easily passed by clicking on cancel.

My Question: Is it possible to completly restrict access, and if so, how?
Any advice would be grand!
Thanks.

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Re: Setting windows passwords

by Ross Jul 30, 2004 7:24PM PDT

lol thuis has been run through many times here and with no real answer Ibelieve the best way to prevent access is toremove thepower cord, and hope they do'have another one.

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Setting passwords

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 30, 2004 11:08PM PDT

There are a few workarounds, but in short, Windows 95/98/ME don't offer security. Don't waste too much time there.

Here's the usual workarounds.

1. Set the BIOS password.
- Don't forget it.
- Know how to reset it.

2. Set the Screen Saver password.
- Don't forget it.
- Know how to remove it if you forget it.
- Know that I can delete it too.

Bob

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Setting Up A Screen Saver Password

by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Jul 31, 2004 9:12AM PDT

Inevitability,

As previously mentioned, Windows ME isn't a secure operating system to start with. There are ways around most of the security steps if you know how to use them. But you might try the procedures at the link below. See if you like the result:

Setting Up A Screen Saver Password

Hope this helps.

Grif

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