How to password protect a PC 1

[AlpineKJB]

I want to protect my PC with a password. I am running Win98 but understand that the Win98 passwords can be worked around. I also remember something about setting a password at boot time. I quess my question is: what is the best way to prevent access to my computer using passwords? (ie, if one didn't trust their roomates).

-KJB

 

[edfair]

See if you have password capabilities in the bios. Will interrupt the boot capabilities. Ed Fair
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[rmccallon2]

You may have to check the jumper settings on the motherboard also, if you set a password up with the BIOS and it still doesn't require the password at bootup time.
Check the motherboard documentation (now that will be fun). Sometimes we just don't know what we don't know

 

[mhughes]

Here is some info I copied some time ago:

You can do this to stop the casual user from getting into your system. They would still be able to get in by booting up in SafeMode though if they are smart enough. First have your W98 CD available and do this:
Start>Settings>CP>Network. In the "Primary Logon" choose "Client for Microsoft Networks". After your done installing it and restarting, do this:
Start>Run, key in Regedit and press enter. Now in the left pane double left click on each one of these.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Network\Logon
Now right click in the right pane and choose New>Binary Value. Name it MustBeValidated
Then right click on it and select Modify. Give it a value of 01 00 00 00
Now restart the PC. You''ll see you can't get past the logon box no matter what you do.