Windows CE Password Is Not Restored from Backup (185609)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC, Versions 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.0
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services 2.1
This article was previously published under Q185609

SUMMARY

When you restore a Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC) from a backup using Windows CE Services, the password settings are not restored.

MORE INFORMATION

This behavior is by design.

To configure a password for your H/PC or P/PC, follow these steps:
  1. Tap Start, tap Settings, and then tap Control Panel.
  2. Double-tap Password, and then type your password in the Password and Confirm Password boxes.
  3. If you want, tap the Enable Password Protection check box to select it, and then tap OK.
  4. Close Control Panel.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/28/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbinfo KB185609
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