Microsoft KB Archive/218630

= Windows Logon Prompt Appears After Using System Configuration Utility =

Article ID: 218630

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q218630



SYMPTOMS
When you restart your computer after using the System Configuration Utility tool to disable the System.ini file, you may be prompted for a Windows password or to change an existing Windows password.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the [Password Lists] section of the System.ini file is disabled by System Configuration Utility.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
The [Password Lists] section of the System.ini file contains password information that Windows 98 uses when your computer starts. If this section of the System.ini file is not loaded, Windows 98 attempts to replace the password information.

If you start Windows 98 with the System.ini file enabled, the Windows password prompt does not appear.

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