Why username/password?

For security reason, Windows XP requires that you must specify your Windows username/password if you want to run scheduled task. Username/password ensures that only you can schedule tasks.

What if I don't have username/password?

Many home users do not have password setup for their home PC. Often home users don't want the inconvenience of typing password every time computer restarts. There is an easy way to solve this. You can create a password so that you can schedule tasks but then set auto-login ON so that you don't have to type the password every time computer restarts.

1. Create a password:
   
   
   • Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User Accounts.
   • Click the user account you want to add a password to, and then click Create a Password.
   • Follow the instructions on the screen to create a password. Note that any valid password is acceptable, but it cannot be a blank password, and you must log off and then log on again before you schedule the task.
     
     
2. Set auto-login ON: You can configure Windows XP to automatically log you in every time it restarts.
   
   
   • Click Start, click Run, and type control userpasswords2.
   • Uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer" check box. Click Apply.
   • Enter the user name and password you wish to automatically log on with, and then click OK. Click OK again and you're all done.

     This feature allows users to start computer and use the account that you establish to automatically log on. Enabling auto logon makes your computer more convenient to use, but can pose a security risk since anyone can just turn the machine on and access your files.

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