password protection on boot up

[DN]

I HAVE PURCHASED A COMPUTER WITH XP PROF. AND ON BOOT IT
GOES TO A SCREEN THAT REQUIRES A PASSWORD BEFORE THE
WELCOME SCREEN WILL COME UP. I DO NOT HAVE THIS PASSWORD.
HOW CAN I GET THROUGH OR BYPASS THIS AND TURN IT OFF???

 

[cimex]

Kelly Theriot, MVP, recommends:

Only one user with adm rights, so how do I by-pass the log on button at
startup??

"1. Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2 and press ok.

2. On the Users tab, clear the Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To
Use This Computer check box and then click OK.

3. In the Automatically Log On dialog box that appears, type the user name
and password for the account you want to be logged on each time you start
your computer."

ALSO: Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm