How do I set a password for Windows XP home?

[Kevin J. Nielsen]

I need to set a password for Windows XP home but I dont want to set up a
user account, just password protect my computer and set a password for the
screensaver.


Does anyone know how to do this?

Thank You

Kevin

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Kevin,

I need to set a password for Windows XP home but I dont want to set up a
user account.

Then what are you using now? The default or admin? Just password it.

just password protect my computer and set a password for the screensaver.

Um, you can't set a screensaver unless you are logged into an account, even
if it's a default or admin. Therefore, you must use at least one account.

Does anyone know how to do this?

Yes, create a default account, then password it.

Thank You

You're welcome.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Ravickumar M - MVP]

Hi Kevin,

If your system currently directly reaches your desktop, Then you can go to
control panel->user Accounts -> Change account -> Select the user that you
want to set a password -> choose create a password

I hope it should help you..

Regards

Ravickumar M