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Laptop not asking for password

  • 21-07-2014 09:43PM
    #1
    eh i dunno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,142 ✭✭✭✭


    The last few days my laptop has stopped asking for a password when I turn it on. I never changed any settings so why is this happening and how do I return to being asked for a password hen turning laptop on? Its a Lenovo using Windows 7.


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Control panel- user accounts-select your one and add a password.


  • #3
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,165 ✭✭✭ZENER


    If your computer was previously asking for a password and you're sure you haven't deleted it and the suggestion above doesn't work then try this:

    From a command prompt or by pressing CMD+R type:

    netplwiz

    This will load the Advanced User Account Control Panel applet.

    Select the Users tab and check if the box labelled Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. is selected or ticked.

    Click Apply and see how that works.

    Ken


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