How to Force Windows to Remember a Password
When a computer with the Microsoft Windows operating system is on a network, and the network administrator makes the "Remember Password" option available to users, instructing Windows to remember a password is as simple as clicking a button at the login screen. On a stand-alone computer, Windows may be configured to forego the password prompt and allow users to access the computer without a login. Note that bypassing the login process dramatically decreases the level of security for the computer and is not advised if more than one user accesses the computer.
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Instructions
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Windows XP Network Computer
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Press "CTRL," "ALT" and "DEL" keys simultaneously on the keyboard. The login dialog box will appear.
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Check the "Remember My Password" option under the login input boxes.
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Enter the user ID and password for the account and click "OK". The password will be saved for the next login attempt.
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Verify the saved login by logging out and logging back into the computer. If the password is not required for the verification, the password has been successfully saved.
Vista
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Log on to the computer with Administrator user ID and password.
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Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel" from the Programs list.
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Click the "User Accounts" icon in the Control Panel interface.
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Click the "Turn User Account Control On or Off" link.
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Uncheck the checkbox in front of the "Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer" option.
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Click the "OK" button and close the window.
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Reboot the computer. If no login prompt is presented to the user, UAC has successfully been disabled.
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