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WIN 98 DUN will not remember password

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by rsvcev

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Had to reload WIN98SE. Created my new Dialup for a 56k modem and even though I select save password it always comes up blank next time. My "primary network logon" in CONTROL PANEL NETWORK is "Client for Microsoft Networks". My objective is to make my logon one click. I can't turn off "prompt for information" option in DUN settings until I can have the password saved.

What do I do to have my DUN save my password?

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by searogue

Hi,
Try doing a file search for *.pwl . When found, delete the file(s) & reboot the pc. The next time you try to log on the Internet, it should allow you to save the password.

HTH

Best Regards,
SEARogue

by rsvcev

Only had one pwl file. Renamed it and rebooted twice and still my modem dialup comes up with all the fields properly filled except password. My current steps are click on DUN shortcut. Click save password, enter my ISP password and press connect. I've deleted and recreated my DUN connection a number of times with no change.

by nettek

This is a common problem for which I have found two solutions that usually work.
1. In order to remember passwords, you must log into Windows 98SE. If you hit the ESC key, or cancel, at the Windows logon, it will not save passwords. If you do not want the logon screen to appear, set the password to blank under the Passwords applet in Control Panel.
2. Reinstall DUN
A. Download and install the latest DUN (mskb Q285189)
B. Remove DUN: Control Panel -> Add/remove programs -> Windows Setup tab -> Communications -> Details. Clear Dialup Networking and reboot.
C. Reinstall DUN by going through the process again and rechecking the box.

Hope that helps.

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