removed 0 Posted March 19, 2003 does anyone know of a program in which i can put a password prompt on the display properties of windows so my annoying little sister cant change it my settings and background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted March 20, 2003 does anyone know of a program in which i can put a password prompt on the display properties of windows so my annoying little sister cant change it my settings and background? Which edition of Windows? 98, XP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Probably the easiest way is to create a password on your user account. Then when you log on under your username you would have to type in your password. So when you are done with the computer just log off (or turn it off). Password for log on: Well it might be a little bit different depending on what OS (operating system) you have. In WinXP (it is basically the same for WinME, 98, . . .) Go to the Control Panel {On Classic View for XP} Go to User Accounts Then go to Change An Account Click your user name Then click Create Password If you don’t have a log on screen in the first place, then you can add an account for your self. (Just go to the same area in the Control Panel and follow what the screen says) Well I hope that helped Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted March 20, 2003 alright. thanks. that did help. by the way i'm running windows 98 se. normally, i am really good with computers, and i even built my current one, but totally forgot about that feature. thank-you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted March 20, 2003 alright. thanks. that did help. by the way i'm running windows 98 se. normally, i am really good with computers, and i even built my current one, but totally forgot about that feature. thank-you Glad it helped Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted March 21, 2003 doh! my sister figured out how to get around the user name prompt. is there possibly a program to need a password to change the desktop picture and screensaver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poguemahone 0 Posted March 21, 2003 try a deadbolt lock on your door, lol, how did she get around it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted March 21, 2003 doh! my sister figured out how to get around the user name prompt. is there possibly a program to need a password to change the desktop picture and screensaver? I know in Windows 98 that in the log on screen anyone can get passed that, but you can’t really get pass (or log on as) a specific user. Like if I was on my 98 computer and then once I got the log on I clicked the “cancel” it will just log under “default”. Make sure you don’t log on as “default” and log on typing in your password . . . . I would guess that your sister is in fact in the default log in. She can change things there, but when you log on with your password (and user name) then you should be ok. However you might have to set up your theme (wallpaper, screen saver, . . .) under that user name again to make it look as you want it to. LOL And if you don’t want your sister to even touch the computer in general, then you can create a startup password (you really can’t get passed that unless you know how to restart the CSMOS inside the computer or contact {with identification and proof that that’s your computer} the computer company with a default code) Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted March 21, 2003 thanks for your help everybody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtic_Swimmer 0 Posted March 23, 2003 doh! my sister figured out how to get around the user name prompt. is there possibly a program to need a password to change the desktop picture and screensaver? Weird.. Looks like ur Sister also knows her way around computers How old is she?? ~Laur :blink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Data 0 Posted March 23, 2003 doh! my sister figured out how to get around the user name prompt. is there possibly a program to need a password to change the desktop picture and screensaver? I know in Windows 98 that in the log on screen anyone can get passed that, but you can’t really get pass (or log on as) a specific user. Like if I was on my 98 computer and then once I got the log on I clicked the “cancel” it will just log under “default”. Make sure you don’t log on as “default” and log on typing in your password . . . . I would guess that your sister is in fact in the default log in. She can change things there, but when you log on with your password (and user name) then you should be ok. However you might have to set up your theme (wallpaper, screen saver, . . .) under that user name again to make it look as you want it to. LOL And if you don’t want your sister to even touch the computer in general, then you can create a startup password (you really can’t get passed that unless you know how to restart the CSMOS inside the computer or contact {with identification and proof that that’s your computer} the computer company with a default code) Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com master q is correct. There is really no way to get around a cmos password. If you do set one up make sure it is a password that is easy for you to remember but hard for her. You cannot leave it written down on a piece of paper anywhere either. She may find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
