microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

I'm having the same trouble after allowing windows update to install security
updates on my computer. I had passwords to log in, but now cannot log in to
any account even in safe mode.

Did you find a solution to this problem?

Barry

"Malke" wrote:

> HVTsRMe wrote:
> > All I did was allow a Windows Automatic Update, and suddenly I can't get past
> > the Log-in screen w/o a password. I've NEVER established/required a password
> > for Windows access. Ever! I have no idea how to get past this ... I guess I
> > should never accept Auto Updates again! This is SOOOO frustrating! I'm on a
> > Windows XP Media Edition. I've always accepted Automatic Updates, both
> > Express and occassionally running Custom updates too ... all my XP and Office
> > s/w is very up-to-date.
> >
>
> If you never set a password, just hit "Enter" (blank password). Then use
> this technique to automatically log into your user account again:
>
> Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) -
> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm
>
>
> Malke
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