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Hi Bob.
See the link below for instructions on how to enable autologon on a Windows 2000
Professional non domain computer. --- Steve
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;234562
Preventing the Password Prompt in a Non-Domain System
1.. In Control Panel, double-click Users and Passwords.
2.. Click to clear the Users must enter a user name and password to use this
computer check box.
NOTE: This option does not appear on a system that is a member of a domain.
3.. Click the Advanced tab.
4.. Click to clear the Require users to press Ctrl-Alt-Del before logging on
check box.
"Bob" <titfortat@alltel.net> wrote in message
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> Is there anyway to eliminate the use of the password at
> startup on the win2000 prof withou having to reinstall?