The 'long' password you see is 'your' password...Xp automatically disguises any
passwords that are used on your computer.
Does it connect when you use the 'Start-Connect TO' option, or do you have to type in
your password at that point?  If so...Right-click on your 'Connect TO' icon, click on
'Properties'...go to the Options' tab, and make sure 'Prompt for name and password' is
UNCHECKED!
Also on the 'General' tab, if not already done, make sure 'Show icon in notification
area when connected' is checked.

Marg Belliveau

----- Original Message -----
From: "RT" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 5:41 PM
Subject: [PCSOFT] WINXP Password Question


Hi,I am operating a 1.5gig P4 with 512RAM running WINXP Home. When I =
connect to the internet by going "Start-Connect TO" I get a login screen =
with my account shown but no password. It wiil not remember my password =
no matter what I do.  However, if I double click on either IE6 or OE6 to =
go online I get a similar login screen but with a long password (that I =
did not put in) already in place! It comes back each time (whether the =
"remember password" box is ticked or not) though I can delete it and =
insert my own password. Can anyone tell me what this unknown password is =
that is resident in my computer? Is it a Microsftism to do with =
"Activation" or have I been "got at" by some cyberpunk? I have no =
problems with connection or billing, it is just annoying and a worry =
that maybe Uncle Bill or someone is getting info from me or something. =
This strange password appeared with the installation of XP.

Thanks

Rick Thornton

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