Password masking query

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windows creates extra dots to help mask the password for the ISP, but often I
get an error (password invalid on the domain) and I need to wipe the password
dots and write it in again. Is there anything I can do to stop this
happening? If it is a cache issue, where do I go to fix it?

 

[Guest]

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You have a relic registry entry, probably from a win2k upgrade. Go to start/run, and type 'control userpasswords2' , Uncheck (or
check, whichever applies) the password option, apply, then change back, and apply again. This should toggle the XP registry setting
for saving passwords.
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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"perthy" <perthy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B3CE666B-801D-49D1-B855-B0BA2FE9378B@microsoft.com...
> windows creates extra dots to help mask the password for the ISP, but often I
> get an error (password invalid on the domain) and I need to wipe the password
> dots and write it in again. Is there anything I can do to stop this
> happening? If it is a cache issue, where do I go to fix it?

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

This is a new computer with a new installation of XP Professional. It seems
most XP machines do this. Is there someone who can enlighten me?

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> You have a relic registry entry, probably from a win2k upgrade. Go to start/run, and type 'control userpasswords2' , Uncheck (or
> check, whichever applies) the password option, apply, then change back, and apply again. This should toggle the XP registry setting
> for saving passwords.
> --
>
> Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
> FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
> marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
> ..
> "perthy" <perthy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B3CE666B-801D-49D1-B855-B0BA2FE9378B@microsoft.com...
> > windows creates extra dots to help mask the password for the ISP, but often I
> > get an error (password invalid on the domain) and I need to wipe the password
> > dots and write it in again. Is there anything I can do to stop this
> > happening? If it is a cache issue, where do I go to fix it?
>
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