Login in screen issue

[jimi_81]

Have a problem here.
It's happened a few times now...

my windows login screen pops up as it should if i step away. and when i try to get back on, suddenly it says i have to enter a password.

i have another user on my computer, and its the same thing with their profile. they need to enter a password.

the only way around it is to reboot.

i say, what a pain in the ass.
any thoughts?

Specs:
P4 @ 3.2GHz, Asus P4C800, 1024 DDR
Windows XP SP2, with all new updates.
AVG Free antivirus
Omega drivers (5.6 catalyst)

 

[Johnny]

Do you have it set to enter password up exiting screensaver ??

 

[jimi_81]

no, never have set any passwords for anything.
the welcome screen for some reason locks both users out, insisting on passwords to be entered....

but there is no passwords.
after a reboot, I can login just by clicking.

the problem is recent. it hasnt always existed.
i wish i could isolate exactly when it started happening.

 

[gillmacca]

Have you tried just pressing enter when it asks for password?

 

[jimi_81]

Re: Login screen issue

yea, ive tried that

 

[Johnny]

Go into user management and see if you have it set to enter a password ... That is about all I can see the problem to be .. I know you said you don't have it set to add one. But it might have be set by default or someone else ..