WFWG: Null Password Bypasses Login (92555)
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 Q92555 SUMMARY
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups allows multiple users to use the same
machine through the use of PassWord cache Lists (PWLs). Windows for
Workgroups also supports null passwords (an empty password).
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If Windows for Workgroups has the Logon At Startup option selected in
Control Panel, and the previous user has a PWL file with a null
password, the Logon dialog box is bypassed at startup.
To allow a different user to log on to the Windows for Workgroups
machine, the previous user must be logged off. To do this, use the
Logoff button in the Control Panel.
Windows for Workgroups always provides the previous user's name at the
logon prompt during Windows for Workgroups startup.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/13/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB92555 |
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