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Rick T wrote:
inline also: Inline... ms wrote: 1. Password screen- as suggested, deleted all *.pwl files, next reboot, entered only username, close, rebooted again, password screen back, just as in W98SE. Re-read my earlier post on this subject. See also MS KB 152104 - "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=152104). I will continue to work on this. Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? Please explain "personalized menus" before I uncheck something. How does this relate to the context menu I'm seeing? M$ specific terminology: "Context Menu" - actions menu tailored to a program (f'rinstance RecycleBin's right-click menu includes "Empty Recycle Bin") "Personalized Menus" - Start/Programs menus which only displays recently opened programs unless you click on the double arrows; can be turned on/off by Taskbar/Properties/General; takes a couple days to "warm up" when turned on. What you referred to as a "context menu" a couple posts ago is a "Personalized menu" Fixed, in utility, unchecked "check clfmon on startup". BTW, it was clfmon. clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. 5. SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller- can this be uninstalled? This is a home computer, never a network. That's your decision to make. How to you connect to the internet (which FYI is a network)? Not online yet, but it will be DUN. May be wrong, but I understood ethernet was network related, nothing like that on my W98 puter with DUN? The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Due to age and medical issues, I don't get into complex rework like that. Is there an easier way to turn NumLock key off on bootup, w/o going into BIOS? not complex: when you boot hit the DEL key while it's POSTing, go into the BIOS and look for "set NumLock Off at boot". You only have to do it once. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Once in awhile, a page will only display in IE, this IE4 is unpatched, will solve that later when I go online. Repeat after me... "I am running IE 5.5... I am running IE 5.5..." Rick Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. Thanks, Mike |
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Mike, Personalised Menus are menus that take into account your usage and initially only display those entries which you have recently accessed. If you need to view the rest of the menu click the chevrons at the bottom of the menu. What specific message are you seeing in MSConfig saying that system restore is not enabled? I ask since I have never heard of MSConfig posting any such message. What exactly do you see when you attempt to use system restore? Either to create a checkpoint or to perform a restore. I need to see the exact text of any error message. You might want to post back the response to this question in a new thread with a subject such as "unable to enable system restore". You still haven't really explained how you connect to the net. For example for a long time I used DUN and this was used to control an ADSL modem connected to a usb port. The same would have been true if I had instead had an ADSL modem connected to a network card. However if you're using a dial-up modem and don't use an ethernet connection then I guess you are free to do what you want with it and uninstall the drivers although you may be prompted to reinstall them on rebooting. Just ignore that and live with the yellow query mark in the device manager. There's no strong reason not to run either defrag or scandisk from within Windows other than that users with a large single partition often run into problems of the disk being accessed during the process and the operation restarting. In such cases the advice is to either use these utilities in Safe Mode or to use a third party utility such as ScanDefrag (free) which runs as the system starts and before most services or applications are loaded so as to minimise possible interference. I've never had any problems with either but I partition my hard disks in such a way that the operating system partition is kept small - for Win Me 2-3GB at most, with all data placed elsewhere including desktop, my documents object, OE message store, etc. I would expect you to have plenty of cab files in the C:\_RESTORE\ARCHIVE folder not one of which would help you (re)install Win Me. You should normally find a complete set of Win Me cab files (for example BASE2.CAB, DRIVER5.CAB, WIN_10.CAB etc, about 25 in total and amounting to approx 140MB) in either Windows\Options\Install or Windows\Options\Cabs although these cab files may be located in a different folder/location. These should be retained and if you only have a recovery CD rather than a "full" Win Me CD the entire folder containing the CAB files burned to CD for safety. You should then be able to install Win Me by running the copy of setup.exe found in that folder. BTW despite Jack's comments to the contrary I would personally strongly urge you not to hack Win Me in an attempt to restore real mode since there are a number of unwanted side effects. If you have either hardware or software that requires real mode I would suggest that you should not be using Win Me at all but rather stick with an operating system of similar vintage to the hardware or software in question such as Win 95 or 98. I hope that some at least of the above is of use, Regards, Thanks for the info, Mike. See new post on system restore. Mike S |
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Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? hmm... highlight the adapter in DeviceManager and hit the Properties button (I think... sorry, I'm on Win2K and have a memory like a steel...sieve) clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Stinger is useful for a specific type of virus. I'd suggest (and use, myself) AVG (grisoft.com) for virii, AdAware (www.lavasoftusa.com) for Adware, and Search&Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) for Spyware. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. next time you're in DOS run SCANREG /FIX The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Download and use ScanDefrag (www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag); it'll save you having to hit up TaskManager among other things. Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. most of that stuff sounds like it could be deleted at the source or through Windows Setup or AddRemoveSoftware. Rick |
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Thanks for the help, Rick. I had a chance to look at the ME puter, comments
inline below: Rick T wrote: ms wrote: Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? hmm... highlight the adapter in DeviceManager and hit the Properties button (I think... sorry, I'm on Win2K and have a memory like a steel...sieve) My memory is 72 yrs old and 12 years of bad sleep! Don't see any Network Adapter, only Dialup Adapter, (which is what I will do). I can't see Properties, yet need to create a DUN account. In Device Manager, I saw PCI Ethernet Controller, question mark, no driver installed, so I removed it. When I rebooted, now I see a screen " New Hardware Found", windows wants to find the driver for this- after I removed it. How to kill this message, it did not appear in Add/remove, ???? clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Stinger is useful for a specific type of virus. I'd suggest (and use, myself) AVG (grisoft.com) for virii, AdAware (www.lavasoftusa.com) for Adware, and Search&Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) for Spyware. I use AntiVir on my W98 puter, not as invasive as AVG. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. Only items in Add/remove are the few I recently installed. next time you're in DOS run SCANREG /FIX Yes. The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Download and use ScanDefrag (www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag); it'll save you having to hit up TaskManager among other things. I saved it, but the Task Manager window in ME looks just like my W98, 4-5 items, easy to control. In XP puters , I see 40 or so items. Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. most of that stuff sounds like it could be deleted at the source or through Windows Setup or AddRemoveSoftware. Can't uninstall as not in AddRemove, but moved the folders and after reboot, only problem is the PCI Ethernet issue above. Regarding password screen, since the normal things you mentioned don't appear, I will go into my data file and try other fixes. Coments on above? Thanks, Mike |
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Regarding the password issue only!!
Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart "ms" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, Rick. I had a chance to look at the ME puter, comments inline below: Rick T wrote: ms wrote: Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? hmm... highlight the adapter in DeviceManager and hit the Properties button (I think... sorry, I'm on Win2K and have a memory like a steel...sieve) My memory is 72 yrs old and 12 years of bad sleep! Don't see any Network Adapter, only Dialup Adapter, (which is what I will do). I can't see Properties, yet need to create a DUN account. In Device Manager, I saw PCI Ethernet Controller, question mark, no driver installed, so I removed it. When I rebooted, now I see a screen " New Hardware Found", windows wants to find the driver for this- after I removed it. How to kill this message, it did not appear in Add/remove, ???? clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Stinger is useful for a specific type of virus. I'd suggest (and use, myself) AVG (grisoft.com) for virii, AdAware (www.lavasoftusa.com) for Adware, and Search&Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) for Spyware. I use AntiVir on my W98 puter, not as invasive as AVG. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. Only items in Add/remove are the few I recently installed. next time you're in DOS run SCANREG /FIX Yes. The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Download and use ScanDefrag (www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag); it'll save you having to hit up TaskManager among other things. I saved it, but the Task Manager window in ME looks just like my W98, 4-5 items, easy to control. In XP puters , I see 40 or so items. Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. most of that stuff sounds like it could be deleted at the source or through Windows Setup or AddRemoveSoftware. Can't uninstall as not in AddRemove, but moved the folders and after reboot, only problem is the PCI Ethernet issue above. Regarding password screen, since the normal things you mentioned don't appear, I will go into my data file and try other fixes. Coments on above? Thanks, Mike |
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my bad... thanks Mart
Mart wrote: Regarding the password issue only!! Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart "ms" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, Rick. I had a chance to look at the ME puter, comments inline below: Rick T wrote: ms wrote: Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? hmm... highlight the adapter in DeviceManager and hit the Properties button (I think... sorry, I'm on Win2K and have a memory like a steel...sieve) My memory is 72 yrs old and 12 years of bad sleep! Don't see any Network Adapter, only Dialup Adapter, (which is what I will do). I can't see Properties, yet need to create a DUN account. In Device Manager, I saw PCI Ethernet Controller, question mark, no driver installed, so I removed it. When I rebooted, now I see a screen " New Hardware Found", windows wants to find the driver for this- after I removed it. How to kill this message, it did not appear in Add/remove, ???? clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Stinger is useful for a specific type of virus. I'd suggest (and use, myself) AVG (grisoft.com) for virii, AdAware (www.lavasoftusa.com) for Adware, and Search&Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) for Spyware. I use AntiVir on my W98 puter, not as invasive as AVG. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. Only items in Add/remove are the few I recently installed. next time you're in DOS run SCANREG /FIX Yes. The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Download and use ScanDefrag (www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag); it'll save you having to hit up TaskManager among other things. I saved it, but the Task Manager window in ME looks just like my W98, 4-5 items, easy to control. In XP puters , I see 40 or so items. Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. most of that stuff sounds like it could be deleted at the source or through Windows Setup or AddRemoveSoftware. Can't uninstall as not in AddRemove, but moved the folders and after reboot, only problem is the PCI Ethernet issue above. Regarding password screen, since the normal things you mentioned don't appear, I will go into my data file and try other fixes. Coments on above? Thanks, Mike |
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(only too) easly done, Rick. - Cheers! Mart "Rick T" wrote in message ... my bad... thanks Mart Mart wrote: Regarding the password issue only!! Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart "ms" wrote in message ... Thanks for the help, Rick. I had a chance to look at the ME puter, comments inline below: Rick T wrote: ms wrote: Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). In Control Panel, no Network Properties, where to find it? hmm... highlight the adapter in DeviceManager and hit the Properties button (I think... sorry, I'm on Win2K and have a memory like a steel...sieve) My memory is 72 yrs old and 12 years of bad sleep! Don't see any Network Adapter, only Dialup Adapter, (which is what I will do). I can't see Properties, yet need to create a DUN account. In Device Manager, I saw PCI Ethernet Controller, question mark, no driver installed, so I removed it. When I rebooted, now I see a screen " New Hardware Found", windows wants to find the driver for this- after I removed it. How to kill this message, it did not appear in Add/remove, ???? clfmon.exe is part of a virus. You may want to look into that. I will load my AV on this puter, but Stinger said it was clean. Stinger is useful for a specific type of virus. I'd suggest (and use, myself) AVG (grisoft.com) for virii, AdAware (www.lavasoftusa.com) for Adware, and Search&Destroy (www.safer-networking.org) for Spyware. I use AntiVir on my W98 puter, not as invasive as AVG. Ok, but I'm not clear what Net Meeting has to do with me, have no network. I don't see any reason why it can't be deleted... a bit easier to do it through ControlPanel/AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup Not in my W98SE. In this puter, not in AddRemoveSoftware/WindowsSetup. (I get a temporary screen "rundl32 error..." ? Can't uninstall, so I plan to just delete it. Only items in Add/remove are the few I recently installed. next time you're in DOS run SCANREG /FIX Yes. The Internet is a network... been awhile since I used DUN (Dial Up NETWORKING)... I think the only thing you need operational is "DialUp Network" and "TCP/IP". Yes, that's what I have on my W98SE puter with DUN. This SMC Compact USB to Ethernet Controller is a driver, is not uninstallable, so I plan to just delete it. Yes, that worked fine. Other than the awkward step of a boot disk just to run scandisk, I guess I run it in windows. Not recommended in W98, but OK in ME? It appears to work OK. Ran fine, used the usual W98 stuff of shutting everything down except explorer and systray. Download and use ScanDefrag (www.blueorbsoft.com/scandefrag); it'll save you having to hit up TaskManager among other things. I saved it, but the Task Manager window in ME looks just like my W98, 4-5 items, easy to control. In XP puters , I see 40 or so items. Another question: Common files: ODBC - empty Microsoft Shared Files Stationary DAO Textconv Triedit VGX Can all these folders be safely deleted? Or are they required in ME? Don't show up in W98SE. most of that stuff sounds like it could be deleted at the source or through Windows Setup or AddRemoveSoftware. Can't uninstall as not in AddRemove, but moved the folders and after reboot, only problem is the PCI Ethernet issue above. Regarding password screen, since the normal things you mentioned don't appear, I will go into my data file and try other fixes. Coments on above? Thanks, Mike |
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Mart wrote:
Regarding the password issue only!! Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ??? Is there a registry key that effects this? The password screen has always been a killer for me in W95/98 and now ME. In 98SE, I tried about 5 conventional fixes, finally the screen just flashes by on bootup, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Advice? Mike |
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To repeat what Mart has previously posted:
Stop LogOn Prompt at Boot Using the Client for Microsoft Network Logon is only necessary if you're logging on to a Windows NT/2000 domain or server. All peer-to-peer networking functions are available using Windows Logon as the primary network logon. To eliminate the logon prompt, set the primary network logon to Windows Logon and use an empty password, as described in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article: How to Prevent a Windows Me/98/95 Logon Prompt at Startup http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q152/1/04.asp -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Desktop Systems) ----- -- Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm In Memorium: Alex Nichol http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...ts/nichol.mspx Your cooperation is very appreciated. ------ "ms" wrote in message ... Mart wrote: Regarding the password issue only!! Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ??? Is there a registry key that effects this? The password screen has always been a killer for me in W95/98 and now ME. In 98SE, I tried about 5 conventional fixes, finally the screen just flashes by on bootup, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Advice? Mike |
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Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ??? Was this a 'fresh' wizard, requesting a 'new user'? So how are you getting past the logon screen? Do you still have to give it a password (even your old one) and/or can you only get past it by using the "Cancel" option? What is the time/date stamp on your .pwl file - very recent?? If you are using the "Cancel" option then you must still have another .pwl file floating around on your PC. Delete it and go thru' the whole process again. Are you sure that there are no other .pwl files on your pc? And remember, something like a 'rogue' space character in your password field could cause this problem. Jack's post further explains the situation. Mart "ms" wrote in message ... Mart wrote: Regarding the password issue only!! Rick suggested :- Unless you're using M$ networking for something, delete it in Network Properties. When you delete the .pwl files, next time it comes up *don't* put a password in (press cancel). DO NOT CANCEL!! How to get rid of your Password? - 2 choices and both work: 1 - the Official way "How to Prevent a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Logon Prompt at Startup" http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;152104 2 - the Unofficial way:- Search for files that end .pwl. Rename each of the extension - one at a time - to .pwa, .pwb etc. Re-boot and the offending one will now let you logon as a new user. Enter your name (or whatever) BUT do not enter a password. Just press Return. The important thing is to respond with Return (or Enter) and NOT cancel. Mart Thanks, Mart, but no luck. There was only one password file (mine), I changed the extension to .pwa, rebooted, password screen, entered username, RETURN. Rebooted, screen is back. ??? Is there a registry key that effects this? The password screen has always been a killer for me in W95/98 and now ME. In 98SE, I tried about 5 conventional fixes, finally the screen just flashes by on bootup, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Advice? Mike |
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