Lap top will not keep password

[iceaxe]

I have a Compaq M2000. When I apply password In a few day`s I can just get on no password to logon to not even a prompt. Any Ideas?

[Deerpark]

Are you talking about the bios password (i.e. a password you enter when you power up the computer) or a windows password?
If it's the bios one, how old is the laptop?
If the windows one, what version of windows are you using?

[iceaxe]

XP home and it is the windows password that will not stick. the laptop is still in warranty It is
6 mos old

[iceaxe]

When you said bios password it clicked, that is a better password then windows.
I tapped f10 key got into bios setup administrator, and win boot no one can access
my laptop now, Thanks for reminding me about bios

[Deerpark]

Well glad I could help, but I find it very peculiar that the windows password just disappear.

[iceaxe]

Yes I find it very odd too. I am on the internet constantly through a router. which has it`s own firewall. I wonder if it is possible someone was watching me put in password and took it out.
but I also put in password with wireless off. I have no clue.

[Deerpark]

Do you have any anti virus protection installed? If so make sure its up to date and do a full scan of the computer.

You can also try to repair your system files.
To do this go to Start and select Run.
Type sfc /scannow and press enter.
You will need your XP disc.

After its done, restart and try to set a new password.

[iceaxe]

To follow through I have trend micro pccillin antivirus. Which it acts like zone alarm at times.

[patio]

iceaxe.

Just be sure to copy that password and save it in an extremely secure spot as it normally takes a repair shop to do an expensive servicing should you forget or misplace it.

[iceaxe]

Thanks I keep under my hat so to speak and also have it written on the wall of my gun Safe.
I am not sure if anyone can get past bios password