Using a Single Password with Windows '95 

 

 Introduction 

 With the conversion of most office computers to
Windows '95, an annoyance has been introduced with regards
to passwords. Everyone with network access needs a password to
get onto the network. In addition, Windows '95 requires
users to have a password. Initially, these two passwords are the
same, and logging onto the Stark network also allows you to get
into Windows '95. 

 However, most users have Stark network passwords that change
periodically. Once the network password is changed,
Windows '95 no longer recognizes your password (you just
changed it), so you must use your old password to get into
Windows '95. This document describes how to reset your
system so that both passwords are the same. 

 Changing your Stark Network Password 

 If you get a message stating that your network password is
about to expire, you need to change your network password. To
change your network password, select the START button and
choose Run.... 

  Selection of the RUN Command. 

 A "Run" dialog box should appear. Type
"SETPASS" to get into the network password program
(which will appear in a DOS window), and follow the on-screen
prompts. When you are done, you can close the Window by selecting
the "X" box in the upper-right hand corner of the
window. 

  Running the SETPASS
program. 

 Windows '95 Password 

 To change your Windows '95 password, select
the control panel using the START button as shown below.
From the Control Panel, select the Passwords icon and
press the "Change Windows Password" button and fill in
the appropriate boxes. 

 
Selection of the Control Panel 



 Last modified March 18, 1997

Kent State University - Stark Campus

Department of Chemistry

This Page Written and Maintained by

 Dr. Clarke Earley

email: cearley@stark.kent.edu