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265382 2004-08-26 02:56:00 How can I make it so the user has to enter a password as soon as my computer boots up? Scattershot06 (4844)
265383 2004-08-26 03:03:00 That would depend on what OS you are running i suppose?

If your running Win XP goto====

Start - Settings - Control Panel -

Select User Accounts - [I take it there will only be 1 account displayed, as if there was 2 you would have to choose at startup]

Select "Create a Password" and fol the rest of the Instructions!

Hope that helps??
Darcy (1040)
265384 2004-08-26 03:06:00 I mean as soon as I turn the computer on, it requires a password. Do I have to go into the BIOS for that?
Somebody once set that up for me, but my comp has had a complete make-over since, so I'm wondering how to do that password thing now.
Scattershot06 (4844)
265385 2004-08-26 03:11:00 yes,its done in the bios. metla (154)
265386 2004-08-26 03:12:00 And where in the BIOS do I go exactly? Scattershot06 (4844)
265387 2004-08-26 03:14:00 Yes, It sounds like a BIOS password.....

Why would you want to use a BIOS password anyway?

Remembering that people can generally bi-pass / re-set the BIOS password by removing the CMOS battery for a period of time [few hrs] anyway?? Although i spose you could have the case locked!

Cheers...
Darcy (1040)
265388 2004-08-26 03:18:00 Why do u have to go to extremes, can't u just answer my question? Scattershot06 (4844)
265389 2004-08-26 03:19:00 With respect - he is trying to :-( Chris Randal (521)
265390 2004-08-26 03:22:00 Wot type of BIOS are you running?
Should splash up on the screen at startup.....
Darcy (1040)
265391 2004-08-26 03:23:00 Why don't you be more specific with the description of your problem to start with!! Darcy (1040)
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