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Registry....Passwords

Getting ready to "format" a friends PC, problem is his Username/Password for his Internet Connection has been on "Save" sooooo........long, he's forgot what his Password is (and lost the Paper). Please, need help with the "Path". Thanks, Terry
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If he is using an ISP for his internet connection, then I would suggest you call them and get his account details before formatting.
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That would be great, if it weren't Friday night, and his Server doesn't open again until Monday A.M. I would really like to get this off the Bench. I'm sure it's in the Windows Registry.........but where?
bug66,

Here is one way to fix the problem where your friend has forgotten his Internet Password.

Open REGEDIT   then goto
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT
WINDOWS
CURRENT VERSION
POLICIES
RATING
Now on the right side....highlight... KEY.... delete it
Reboot

Voila! password is gone



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The problem is that he's forgot his "Password" and wants to find it in the Registry (Not Eliminate/Erase/Delete It).
Actually, the passwords aren't stored in the registry. They are in a .PWL file in the windows directory.

Before you do the "wipe out", try this:

Copy the PWL files to a floppy. Delete them from the system, reboot, then try to log on. If the system doesn't remember the password, they are on your disk. Copy them back, reboot, then try again. If you can now log on, you have your answer.

Craig

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courtnec........your answer worked!!! Please "Post" as an "Answer" and i'll award points, Thanks :)
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Thanks for a GREAT answer. Worked GREAT!!!