I have Windows XP, how do I set a password for the screen saver or even for when the computer starts up?

Answer 1

make user accounts, in start menu>control pane> user accounts make an account with a password

Answer 2

Creating A Log On Password For Windows XP

Go into your Control Panel by first clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on the Control Panel icon located in the right column of the Start Menu.

If your Start Menu is set to the Classic View, then begin by clicking on the Start Button.

Then click on Settings, then click on the Control Panel icon to open up the Control Panel.

Now, Double click on the User Accounts icon to open up the User Accounts window.

Then click on the User Account that you want to create a password for.

Then click on the Create a password link on the left side of the screen.

Windows will ask you to Type a new password and also ask you to confirm it.

Type your Password in both areas and then you can also type in a password hint as well.

Now click on the Create Password button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes.

Windows will then ask you if want to make your files and folders private.

You can decide according to the provided information and then click on your choice.

Your password will be saved and you will need to enter it the next time you start your system.

Now close the User Accounts window and the Control Panel window to return back to your session.

Answer 3

Go to your start menu and select control panel. Select user accounts, then add new user. Set up your user (or you can change the name of the administrator account) and add in password. Once you do that, go to your desktop and right click, select properties, then screen saver. Look for the check box that asks password protect and check that. Click apply then okay. This will prompt for a password on startup and password. You may also want to disable your guest account for security measure.

Answer 4

I would advise against using any screen saver. They use up too much processor time. If you are concerned with privacy just set your user account to be password protected in: control panel / user accounts, and log out when you are away from your computer.

Answer 5

Go to user accounts.
Select your account.
and go to create a password.

Click on the start menu.
Then select control panel.
Click on display.
Go to Screen Saver
and right next to Wait *and you select how many minutes* there should be a checkbox that that says "on resume password protect.

Answer 6

look in windows help screen saver password.

Answer 7

big big mistake...if you forget the password or sell the computer or whatever...lots of problems..its better to set a pasword for your account and not worry about the rest...control panel and user profiles. again big big mistake.