Password?


  1. Posts : 7
    Win7 pro 64bit
       #1

    Password?


    Hi All, When running Windows 7 32bit on a single PC(not part of a network) do you HAVE to set a password?
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  2. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #2

    No.
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    Daveebee said:
    Hi All, When running Windows 7 32bit on a single PC(not part of a network) do you HAVE to set a password?
    Kari is correct. In addition if you are the only user of your computer and there is nothing ultra sensitive to lose (if pc get stolen, etc) you are better off without the password. Nothing to forget or screw up, then losing access to your computer.
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  4. Posts : 7
    Win7 pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    The strange thing is a friend of mine who only just installed win7 home edition is having that very problem insofar that every time he starts his pc the system demands a password even though he doesn't really want one.. How do you overcome that please?
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    In search type password, information will be provided on how to remove the password, via the control panel
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  6. Posts : 7
    Win7 pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks Rich, I will pass it on .
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  7. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Daveebee said:
    Thanks Rich, I will pass it on .

    And I thank you for the appreciation.
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  8. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #8

    It is a better idea to have a password, but enable autologon. Log On Automatically at Startup
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  9. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Jonathan_King said:
    It is a better idea to have a password, but enable autologon. Log On Automatically at Startup
    Yes, another very good option.
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  10. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
       #10

    There are a few situations, such as trying to use Remote Desktop, that require a password be set. I agree that the auto-login route is generally the best way to go. Just don't become complacent and forget what the password actually is in case you ever have to type it in.
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