Windows Logon Prompt Appears After Using System Configuration Utility

ID: Q218630

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you restart your computer after using the System Configuration Utility tool to disable the System.ini file, you may be prompted for a Windows password or to change an existing Windows password.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the [Password Lists] section of the System.ini file is disabled by System Configuration Utility.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The [Password Lists] section of the System.ini file contains password information that Windows 98 uses when your computer starts. If this section of the System.ini file is not loaded, Windows 98 attempts to replace the password information.

If you start Windows 98 with the System.ini file enabled, the Windows password prompt does not appear.

Additional query words:


Keywords          : kbenv kbtool win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999