Tannis, I've been testing W7U now for just over a week and am finding issues, like all other versions M$ probably should have addresses prior to releasing the Beta versions. Anyway, on to your solution: Go to control panel and select "Power Options" (I've set mine up so that it doesn't show category view, but shows "Small Icons") and then go to "change password. Type in your password in the first line, and then nothing in the next two, click on "save changes" and you should be good to go. Make sure that your account is the Administrator. (CHECK THIS FIRST) May I ask you, on your Dell Dimension 2400, did you add a video card? On board video on my machine (home built) didn't have enough video onboard to run Aero or even the screen savers. I added a GeForce 8400 GS PCI card, and had some difficulties installing the drivers, but eventually got them working and that made a world of difference. Just my humble opinion. Regards, Dean Kiley -----Original Message----- From: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of tannis zamora Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:30 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [PCBUILD] Windows 7 upgrade etc I am hoping that some of you out there are Beta Testers of Windows 7 and can answer this question for me. I am running XP Pro on a Dell Dimension 2400 Desktop and XP Home on my Dell Inspiron 2200 Laptop. I checked out Vista and although I tried NOT to buy into the "bad rap" that seemed to get attached to Vista, I did find one feature I did NOT Like. I am the ONLY one who uses my computer. Laptop and Desktop. I absolutely DETEST having to type in a PASSWORD to get into my own computer. At home, my computer is on 24/7 altough I turn it off every two or three days "just because". Let it rest or ??? Anyway, question is will Windows 7 require that Password sign on like Vista? IS there a way to disable it? Does anyone know if there will be an upgradeable version from XP Home Premium and XP Pro straight to Windows 7 bypassing Vista? Thank you everybody for your help. These two lists, PC Build and PC Soft have saved me many a headache. tannis z TN Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.36/2126 - Release Date: 05/21/09 06:22:00 The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com