Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition
| Passwords |
These settings deal with the way passwords are handled in Windows XP. See also "Users".
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- Passwords, automatic logon
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Control Panel
Internet Options Security tab Custom Level User Authentication (It's best to disable this feature; otherwise , another server can gain access to your username and password.)
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- Passwords, change
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Control Panel
User Accounts click an account from the list Change my password -
- Passwords, expiration
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Group Policy ( gpedit.msc )
Computer Configuration Windows Settings Security Settings Account Policies Password Policy -
- Passwords, prevent forgotten passwords
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Control Panel
User Accounts click an account from the list Related Tasks section Prevent a forgotten password -
- Passwords, require for exiting screensaver
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Control Panel
Display Screen Saver tab On resume, password protect -
- Passwords, require for resuming from standby mode
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Control Panel
Power Options Advanced tab Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby -
- Passwords, saving in web pages
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Control Panel
Internet Options Content tab AutoComplete -
- Passwords, security policies
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Group Policy ( gpedit.msc )
Computer Configuration Windows Settings Security Settings Account Policies Password Policy -
- Passwords, show "Change Password" in Ctrl-Alt-Del window
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Group Policy ( gpedit.msc )
User Configuration Administrative Templates System Ctrl+Alt+Del Options