How to Turn off Passwords on XP
Windows XP uses a password system for user security to protect against unwanted access. If you use other methods of security or want to make the system open to the public you can turn off the passwords to grant anyone access to a specific account. Do not remove account passwords if the system stores sensitive personal documents or if you feel other users may open the system to malicious software or other security
Instructions
1.
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Log in to the XP system using an administrative account. You may log in with a limited account, but you will only be able to turn off the password for that account. Administrative accounts can remove the password to any account, including other administrative accounts.
* 2
Open the Start menu and click "Control Panel". Double click on "User Accounts" in Classic View or Category View.
* 3
Select "Change an account" and click on the account you wish to edit. Unless you are signed in as an administrator you will only have access to the account currently in use.
* 4
Click on "Remove the password" or "Remove my password" depending on the account, and confirm the operation by clicking the "Remove Password" button. If you remove the password from the account currently in use you will need to provide its password before removal.
* 5
Repeat the process to turn off passwords for additional accounts. When finished, any user will be able to access the open accounts by selecting them at the startup welcome screen
Windows XP uses a password system for user security to protect against unwanted access. If you use other methods of security or want to make the system open to the public you can turn off the passwords to grant anyone access to a specific account. Do not remove account passwords if the system stores sensitive personal documents or if you feel other users may open the system to malicious software or other security
Instructions
1.
* 1
Log in to the XP system using an administrative account. You may log in with a limited account, but you will only be able to turn off the password for that account. Administrative accounts can remove the password to any account, including other administrative accounts.
* 2
Open the Start menu and click "Control Panel". Double click on "User Accounts" in Classic View or Category View.
* 3
Select "Change an account" and click on the account you wish to edit. Unless you are signed in as an administrator you will only have access to the account currently in use.
* 4
Click on "Remove the password" or "Remove my password" depending on the account, and confirm the operation by clicking the "Remove Password" button. If you remove the password from the account currently in use you will need to provide its password before removal.
* 5
Repeat the process to turn off passwords for additional accounts. When finished, any user will be able to access the open accounts by selecting them at the startup welcome screen