No "Save password" box in network login prompt

tom9984 · 05-15-2005, 03:19 PM

I have a Windows 2000 SP4 system (latest updates installed) at work that is used to connect to various network drives. However, I have to type in the login/pass whenever I want to connect because there is no "save password" box.

On my WinXP system, I do get the option to save the info. I don't have to type in the info ever again after I save it. How do I enable this in Win2k or manage the passwords?

I want to be able to connect to my network drives (\\test etc.) without having to keep retyping the information. I know how to manage the passwords in XP, but have no clue in 2k. I have tried googling/going through tech sites to find the answer to this, but all I see is the manage passwords in WinXP which I already know. I don't see any similar feature on the Win2k user accounts area.

Is there any specific group/user policy setting? Or do I have to use 3rd party programs? Any registry settings that might enable it?

I would appreciate any help.

Thanks,

Tom9984

tom9984 · 05-16-2005, 10:08 PM

I tried mapping the network drives and checked reconnect on logon. On startup after a restart, it will prompt for the password. I'm guessing the account isn't set up correctly to connect to the domain. I tried changing the network ID and account info but wasn't able to connect (not sure if using right names).

I was trying to see if I could fix this myself, but I guess not. I will just call the IT dept then. Thanks.

Sachingarag · 09-23-2008, 05:05 AM

have a Windows 2000 SP4 system (latest updates installed) at work that is used to connect to various network drives. However, I have to type in the login/pass whenever I want to connect because there is no "save password" box.

05-15-2005, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
tom9984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12 OS: WinXP	No "Save password" box in network login prompt I have a Windows 2000 SP4 system (latest updates installed) at work that is used to connect to various network drives. However, I have to type in the login/pass whenever I want to connect because there is no "save password" box. On my WinXP system, I do get the option to save the info. I don't have to type in the info ever again after I save it. How do I enable this in Win2k or manage the passwords? I want to be able to connect to my network drives (\\test etc.) without having to keep retyping the information. I know how to manage the passwords in XP, but have no clue in 2k. I have tried googling/going through tech sites to find the answer to this, but all I see is the manage passwords in WinXP which I already know. I don't see any similar feature on the Win2k user accounts area. Is there any specific group/user policy setting? Or do I have to use 3rd party programs? Any registry settings that might enable it? I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Tom9984 Last edited by tom9984; 05-15-2005 at 03:31 PM.

09-23-2008, 05:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sachingarag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 OS: win2000(sp3),win xp(sp2),win vista	Re: No "Save password" box in network login prompt have a Windows 2000 SP4 system (latest updates installed) at work that is used to connect to various network drives. However, I have to type in the login/pass whenever I want to connect because there is no "save password" box.

05-16-2005, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
tom9984 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12 OS: WinXP	I tried mapping the network drives and checked reconnect on logon. On startup after a restart, it will prompt for the password. I'm guessing the account isn't set up correctly to connect to the domain. I tried changing the network ID and account info but wasn't able to connect (not sure if using right names). I was trying to see if I could fix this myself, but I guess not. I will just call the IT dept then. Thanks.