Chiropter wrote:

> In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
> using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic
> connection, I unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #,
> display progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options
> (Control
> Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
> unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
> error message --- wrong un and pw.
>
> In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same
> un and pw.
>
> Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
> connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do
> with registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem
> happen only to XP Home?
> Please help.

The reason you are getting the error has nothing to do with
automatic/manual settings; it is because the username and/or password
you entered in when setting up the account is/are incorrect. You may
have had capslock on, or mistyped something. The connection username
and password settings have nothing to do with the Default Username on
the computer.

Re-enter the username and password correctly and check your connection
settings to make sure they exactly match the ones on the computer that
works.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

How many degrees is it at 1:45 PM?
"Chiropter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
> using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic connection, I
> unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #, display
> progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options (Control
> Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
> unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
> error message --- wrong un and pw.
>
> In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same un
> and pw.
>
> Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
> connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do with
> registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem happen
> only to XP Home?
> Please help.
>
>
>

In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic connection,
I unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #, display
progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options (Control
Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
error message --- wrong un and pw.

In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same
un and pw.

Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do
with registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem
happen only to XP Home?
Please help.

Thanks for response.
But as I stated the connection works fine unless I uncheck boxes for
automatic connection. Also, as I mentioned, the same setting works fine
in WinXP Pro computer.So the reasons for the error message must result
from something else. Windows error messages are often non-indicative of
the true causes of problems.

Malke wrote:

>Chiropter wrote:
>
>
>
>>In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
>>using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic
>>connection, I unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #,
>>display progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options
>>(Control
>>Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
>>unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
>>error message --- wrong un and pw.
>>
>>In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same
>>un and pw.
>>
>>Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
>>connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do
>>with registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem
>>happen only to XP Home?
>>Please help.
>>
>>
>
>The reason you are getting the error has nothing to do with
>automatic/manual settings; it is because the username and/or password
>you entered in when setting up the account is/are incorrect. You may
>have had capslock on, or mistyped something. The connection username
>and password settings have nothing to do with the Default Username on
>the computer.
>
>Re-enter the username and password correctly and check your connection
>settings to make sure they exactly match the ones on the computer that
>works.
>
>Malke
>
>

Chiropter wrote:

> Thanks for response.
> But as I stated the connection works fine unless I uncheck boxes for
> automatic connection. Also, as I mentioned, the same setting works
> fine in WinXP Pro computer.So the reasons for the error message must
> result from something else. Windows error messages are often
> non-indicative of the true causes of problems.

Clear the system's memory of your username/password. If you are using
the ISP's software for a connection manager, you'll have to read its
help file or contact your ISP. If you are using Internet Explorer,
clear any saved username/passwords from the Tools>Options>AutoComplete
area. You might even want to delete the connection and recreate it.

Now when you try to connect, you should be requested for your username
and password. Put it in and don't click automatically remember. If it
works, then the next time you want to connect you can check the
automatically remember.

If this still isn't getting it for you:

1. Contact your ISP for help.
2. Or have a knowledgeable friend or computer professional watch what
you are doing and/or check it out for you.
3. Post back with the name of your ISP and if you are using a
third-party connection manager.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Hmm, dunno.....how many?

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com



"BrianC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> How many degrees is it at 1:45 PM?
> "Chiropter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
>> using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic connection,
>> I unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #, display
>> progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options (Control
>> Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
>> unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
>> error message --- wrong un and pw.
>>
>> In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same un
>> and pw.
>>
>> Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
>> connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do
>> with registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem
>> happen only to XP Home?
>> Please help.
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Type it in again and then run:

Keep Ras Connection within Fast User Switching (Line 32)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com



"Chiropter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> In one of my computers (WinXP Home SP2) I created a dial-up connection
> using Connection Wizard. It works fine. To make it automatic connection, I
> unchecked boxes (prompt for un and pw, prompt for tel #, display
> progress---these are checked by default) in Dialing options (Control
> Panel/Internet Option/Connection/Settings/Properties/Options). I
> unchecked those boxes so that dialing will be automatic. Then I get an
> error message --- wrong un and pw.
>
> In my another computer (WinXP Pro), same setting works fine using same un
> and pw.
>
> Why are the correct un and pw rejected when it was made automatic
> connection in this XP Home computer? I suspect it has something to do with
> registry settings such as DefaultUsername. Or does this problem happen
> only to XP Home?
> Please help.
>
>
>

Sometimes DUN passwords (not UN) get corrupt. Just reenter them.

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"Chiropter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:O89Fe.27893$mC.2636@okepread07...
> Yes! It worked!
> Why was un and/or pw rewritten or altered when settings/options was
> unchecked, which seemingly has nothing to do with un or pw? a bug?
> Thanks a lot anyway.
>
> Kelly wrote:
>> Type it in again and then run:
>>
>> Keep Ras Connection within Fast User Switching (Line 32)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>

Yes! It worked!
Why was un and/or pw rewritten or altered when settings/options was
unchecked, which seemingly has nothing to do with un or pw? a bug?
Thanks a lot anyway.

Kelly wrote:
> Type it in again and then run:
>
> Keep Ras Connection within Fast User Switching (Line 32)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>

Most welcome, glad all is well and thanks for the feedback. It will help
others. )

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Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com



"Chiropter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:O89Fe.27893$mC.2636@okepread07...
> Yes! It worked!
> Why was un and/or pw rewritten or altered when settings/options was
> unchecked, which seemingly has nothing to do with un or pw? a bug?
> Thanks a lot anyway.
>
> Kelly wrote:
>> Type it in again and then run:
>>
>> Keep Ras Connection within Fast User Switching (Line 32)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>