Running Windows 98, every time I log in I'm asked to enter my user
password.  How can I make this dialog box not come up?  That is, I
just want to boot my computer and not have to answer any questions.

I had once set the computer up for two users, my wife and myself.  But
we don't really need two separate log ins.

Thanks!

Hello wardtalktothebeaver,

Thank you for your question. 

SoftHeap addresses this question and answers as follows:
http://www.softheap.com/password-request.html

"How do I eliminate the password request at login In Windows 95 and
98.

If you type any user ID and leave the password blank at the Windows 95
or 98 startup screen, the startup dialog will not reappear the next
time you start the computer. When logging in, leave the password field
empty, and press Enter, or click OK (not Cancel)...

...You can also manually stop Windows from prompting for a password by
following these directions from the Microsoft knowledge base:

Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Properties.

On the Configuration tab, in the "Primary Network Logon" box, click
Windows Logon. Then click OK.

When you are prompted to restart your computer, click No.

In the Control Panel, double-click Passwords. 
Note: If you cancel the network login, the Change Passwords tab may
not be available. You must log in so that the Change Passwords tab
will be available.

Click the Change Passwords tab. Click Change Windows Password, and
then click OK.

In the Change Windows Password dialog box, type your current Windows
password in the "Old Password" field. Leave the "New Password" and
"Confirm New Password" fields blank.

Click OK twice.

Click the User Profiles tab, and verify that All users of this PC use
the same preferences and desktop settings is selected.

Click Close.

Shut down and then restart Windows 95/98. 
This should eliminate the password request at login."

 
If for some reason this should not work for you AND YOU ARE
COMFORTABLE WORKING IN THE REGISTRY (after making a backup copy, of
course), see this thread at ExpertsXechange:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win98/Q_10783043.html

"q:  I don't use profiles, but I have a permanent Internet-connection
through a network-card. How do I eliminate the windows-login. Normally
you have to remove all network-drivers, but because of my permanent
internet-connection I can not do that. What do I have to do?...


One answer says:

A: The easiest way is number 3 below, but many times additional steps
are needed.
Try #3 first, then

1. Go to C:\Windows
Delete all .pwl files

2. Open system.ini
Delete all lines under 
[Password Lists]

3. Go to ControlPanel>Network
Choose Windows Logon as Primary Login

Reboot

You should now get the login box one last time. Just click OK for no
password.

If not try this registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon
username -- delete whatever name is currently there

Not Yet?
Try
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon
if there is a binary value called MustBeValidated
and it has a value of 01 00 00 00, change it to 00 00 00 00."

Do read the entire thread.


Search Strategy:

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I trust my research will help you elimintate this annoyance. If a link
above should fail to work or anything require further explanation or
research, please do post a Request for Clarification prior to rating
the answer and closing the question and I will be pleased to assist
further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

For 5 bucks I get to walk away from my computer when it's booting and
come back when it's all done.  Great deal.  Great answer.  Thanks.