Windows XP Login Password often does not work

[rostam]

OK, this problem is serious enough that I have
temporarily disabled my login password to my laptop so
that I can actually use it.

What happens is that, if I have the user login password
enabled on Windows XP, I must type it 20-30 times over
and over, (maybe even more) before it lets me in...
otherwise it keeps giving me the incorrect password
message.

This problem seems to occur more often when I come out of
Hibernation and restarting seems to help.

Any assistance would be appreciated, as I dont feel safe
not having a login password for Windows XP on my laptop.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Normally I would suggest a different password.
In this case try a different password with different characters.
It sounds like an equipment issue.
Assuming you are using the correct case on all characters.

 

[Guest]

Yes, definitely using the correct case (all lower case).
The password was a combination of letters and numbers;
I'll try using all letters to see if the problem still
occurs.
FYI, I am using an HP Pavillion ze4300.

R