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Old 12 February 2004, 12:33 AM
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Have just changed WIN98 password
It is now giving me problems saying invalid password

How can I reset from back end ??
Old 12 February 2004, 12:38 AM
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You should be able to cancel the logon screen which will then take you directly into Windows (Assumin you don't have any policies in place to stop you bypassing the logon screen)
Then,via windows explorer browse to the C:\Windows directory (Assuming you installed to the default directory) and delete the pwl file relating to your username.So for instance,if your logon name is Joe Bloggs,you'll see a pwl file called Joe Bloggs.pwl
Once you've logged off,the next time you try to logon again,you'll be prompted for a password

Good luck

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Ta ! found a pwl - Renamed it
Rebooting now
Old 12 February 2004, 07:26 AM
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or even quicker just hit SEARCH

then type *.PWL

then delete all pwl files - no passwords at all.
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