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How to Remove Passwords Using PC Login Now

By Tim Fisher, About.com

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Wait for Windows to Start - No Password Required!

Windows Vista Logon Screen - PC Login Now Password Reset

Windows Vista Logon Screen

Now that your password has been removed using PC Login Now, no password is required to log on to Windows.

If you are the only user on your computer, Windows will boot all the way to the desktop on the next reboot and will skip the logon screen altogether.

If you're on a multi-user computer (as many families are), the logon screen will still appear after starting Windows but when you click on the user that had the password removed, you will not be prompted for a password and will instead enter Windows automatically.

Having a secure password is important so please don't continue to use Windows without one. As soon as you've gained access to your computer again, configure a new password - one you can remember a little easier!

To avoid needing to hack your own password again someday, I recommend creating a password reset disk. As long as you can keep the disk safe and also avoid losing it, you'll be protected from any future forgetfulness when it comes to your Windows password:

Here are some other password how-to's you also might find useful:

Here's more of the same but for Windows XP:

Note: The above example shows a Windows Vista logon screen but the same steps will of course apply with Windows XP, Windows 2000, etc.

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