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May 12th, 2002 14:00
Log on set up procedure for a non-network PC
I'm interested in setting up a login procedure for my home computer. Now anyone could walk up and begin using my computer. Ideally, the login procedure would occur before access to any program is allowed.
My computer does request a password from screen saver, ie, if I walk away, the computer will show a screen saver, and require a password to begin. But I want a sign in requirement at the very beginning.
Dimension ? XPS T800rMHz
MS 98 SE Factory Installed
Monitor: Dell P991 19"
Pentium lll MiniTower Base w/ MMX Technology
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics Factory Instal'd
ATA 66 Controller Card Factory Installed
3COM V.90 PCI Telephony Factory Instal'd
128.0 MB SDRAM Memory Factory Installed
Bios Version: A09
Sound Blaster Live Value Digital Factory Installed
Message Edited on 05/12/02 11:31AM by cpoly
My computer does request a password from screen saver, ie, if I walk away, the computer will show a screen saver, and require a password to begin. But I want a sign in requirement at the very beginning.
Dimension ? XPS T800rMHz
MS 98 SE Factory Installed
Monitor: Dell P991 19"
Pentium lll MiniTower Base w/ MMX Technology
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics Factory Instal'd
ATA 66 Controller Card Factory Installed
3COM V.90 PCI Telephony Factory Instal'd
128.0 MB SDRAM Memory Factory Installed
Bios Version: A09
Sound Blaster Live Value Digital Factory Installed
Message Edited on 05/12/02 11:31AM by cpoly
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The_Fratboy
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May 12th, 2002 16:00
XP, 2000, and NT always show the login screen as default. if you change settings, it will autologin.
-------- My Specs -------
Dell OptiPlex GX1 400MTbr+
Pentium II Processor 400MHz
64MB -> 192MB SDRAM
Maxtor 90845D4 8GB
LG CRD-8400B CDROM
Samsung SW408B CDRW Drive
Windows 2000 Professional SP2+SRP1
Lucent V.90 WildWire Modem by Compaq
harman/kardon HK-LE speakers
Dell QuietKey Keyboard
Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.3A
Message Edited on 05/12/02 01:47PM by The_Fratboy
volcano11
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May 12th, 2002 16:00
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/dkub/syssetup.htm
and the password is set on the "Security" screen.
Setting a BIOS password requires that any user enter the password before the system can be used - in other words it will not boot to Windows or DOS until the password is entered. Don't forget the password, as it takes some expertise to disable the feature and your computer will not be usable without the password.
Steve
cpoly
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May 12th, 2002 21:00
My OS is Windows 98 SE
The 2nd line of my preferences read, "MS 98 SE"
I've changed it to read, "Operating system Windows 98 SE"
Dimension ? XPS T800rMHz
Operating system Windows 98 SE Factory Installed
Monitor: Dell P991 19"
Pentium lll MiniTower Base w/ MMX Technology
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics Factory Instal'd
ATA 66 Controller Card Factory Installed
3COM V.90 PCI Telephony Factory Instal'd
128.0 MB SDRAM Memory Factory Installed
Bios Version: A09
Sound Blaster Live Value Digital Factory Installed
Message Edited on 05/12/02 06:32PM by cpoly
cpoly
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May 12th, 2002 22:00
I read, I followed, and now I have a user password protecting my system.
Thank you
Dimension ? XPS T800rMHz
Operating system Windows 98 SE Factory Installed
Monitor: Dell P991 19"
Pentium lll MiniTower Base w/ MMX Technology
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics Factory Instal'd
ATA 66 Controller Card Factory Installed
3COM V.90 PCI Telephony Factory Instal'd
128.0 MB SDRAM Memory Factory Installed
Bios Version: A09
Sound Blaster Live Value Digital Factory Installed
cpoly
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May 12th, 2002 22:00
I used your hyperlink. From the Web site, I printed 19 pages of invaluable instructions and explanations. I will set up a password, but only after I read everything. I'm a chicken.
Thanks again!
Dimension ? XPS T800rMHz
Operating system Windows 98 SE Factory Installed
Monitor: Dell P991 19"
Pentium lll MiniTower Base w/ MMX Technology
32MB NVIDIA TNT2 M64 Graphics Factory Instal'd
ATA 66 Controller Card Factory Installed
3COM V.90 PCI Telephony Factory Instal'd
128.0 MB SDRAM Memory Factory Installed
Bios Version: A09
Sound Blaster Live Value Digital Factory Installed
volcano11
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May 12th, 2002 22:00
Steve
The_Fratboy
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May 12th, 2002 22:00
first of all, you will need a user profile. create one by going to the Control Panel there is something there that will make you one... choose the option to copy settings and files if you want the new profile to be same as your current one.
after that's done, don't restart yet. right click on Network Neighborhood and select Properties. there should be something named Primary Network Logon. change it to Microsoft Family Logon or Client for Microsoft Networks. reboot, and see if the logon window comes up.
with a combination of the BIOS password it will be secure!
-------- My Specs -------
Dell OptiPlex GX1 400MTbr+
Pentium II Processor 400MHz
64MB -> 192MB SDRAM
Maxtor 90845D4 8GB
LG CRD-8400B CDROM
Samsung SW408B CDRW Drive
Windows 2000 Professional SP2+SRP1
Lucent V.90 WildWire Modem by Compaq
harman/kardon HK-LE speakers
Dell QuietKey Keyboard
Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.3A
Message Edited on 05/12/02 07:57PM by The_Fratboy