Name
Passwords
Synopsis
These settings deal with the waypasswords are handled in Windows XP. See also Users.
- Passwords, automatic logon
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.)
- Passwords, change
Control Panel → User Accounts → click an account from the list → Change my password
- Passwords, expiration
Group Policy (
gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Account Policies → Password Policy- Passwords, prevent forgotten passwords
Control Panel → User Accounts → click an account from the list → Related Tasks section → Prevent a forgotten password
- Passwords, require for exiting screensaver
Control Panel → Display → Screen Saver tab → On resume, password protect
- Passwords, require for resuming from standby mode
Control Panel → Power Options → Advanced tab → Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby
- Passwords, saving in web pages
Control Panel → Internet Options → Content tab → AutoComplete
- Passwords, security policies
Group Policy (
gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Account Policies → Password Policy- Passwords, show “Change Password” in Ctrl-Alt-Del window
Group Policy (
gpedit.msc) → User Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
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