dial up connection

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Newt

Hi,

On my XPpro machine in dial up connection, the password I have set in the
properties isnt matched by the one in the dialup connection window. Even
when I save password. Have deleated connection and re-entered details too.
Never had this problem with ME, is it something Im not doing?

In dial up properties the password I set is 7 digits long however when
terminal window comes up it shows about 10 digits (dots of course)

I have now set it not to remember password but as the pc is a family pc I
would like it too be set as default so that all can use it without having
to remember the p/w thus eliminating irritating phonecalls from kids, whilst
at work.

Any suggestions?
TIA
Newt
 
Hi Newt, XP spoofs the number of password characters in the dial-up window
as a security measure. The password you entered is the one it uses, so you
should be good to go.
 
In dial up properties the password I set is 7 digits long however when
terminal window comes up it shows about 10 digits (dots of
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course)


No, this doesn't mean anything is wrong.

It always fills in the maximum number of dots, just so someone
looking over your shoulder doesn't have a head start on guessing
your password by knowing how long it is.
 
Jason Haynes said:
Hi Newt, XP spoofs the number of password characters in the dial-up window
as a security measure. The password you entered is the one it uses, so you
should be good to go.
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Cheers, I will give it a try......... '-)
 
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