WFW Does Not Prompt for a Domain Password (128910)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q128910 SYMPTOMS
When you start Windows for Workgroups you are prompted for a Domain and
local password if you have not selected the "Save this password in your
password list" check box. If your Domain password is about to expire, you
are given the opportunity to change it before it expires. If you change the
Domain password, Windows for Workgroups caches the password even though you
have not selected the "Save this password in your password list" check box.
WORKAROUND
For computers running Windows for Workgroups 3.11, use ADMINCFG.EXE to
disable password caching. After doing this, you are prompted only for your
Domain password when you start Windows for Workgroups. For more information
about ADMINCFG.EXE, please refer to the Windows for Workgroups Resource
Kit.
As a temporary workaround you can either delete the .PWL file or use the
Password List Editor to edit the .PWL file and remove the cached Domain
password. The Password List Editor is shipped with the Windows for
Workgroups Resource Kit. The problem will, however, reoccur the next time
the Domain password expires.
Adding the following line to the [NETWORK] section of the System.ini file
will disable password caching and prevent your PWL file from being
accessed:
STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/14/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB128910 |
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