How to Delete the Password to Windows 2000 Professional

Remove a Windows 2000 password.

Your Windows 2000 password protects the machine from unauthorized access. However, users who install Windows 2000 in the home do not need the secured password. You can delete a Windows user password and remove the security for the account. This means when you log into your Windows 2000 machine, a blank password is used. This is not recommended for a machine on an office network, but a single machine used in the home does not require the added security.

Instructions

1. Log into your Windows 2000 machine. Click "Start" and select "Settings" from the options. Click "Control Panel" in the menu to open a new window.

2. Double-click "Users and Passwords," which opens a secondary window with a list of user accounts configured on the Windows 2000 machine.

3. Click the user you want to edit in the list box. Click "Set Password," which is placed underneath the list box. This opens a dialog window where you can edit the user's password.

4. Remove any characters in the dialog text box, and leave it blank. Click "OK" to set the password, which creates a blank password for the user you selected. Click "OK" again in the main user's screen to close the window and save your password changes.

References

• Georgetown University: Change Windows 2000 Password