Computer Not Recognising password

[jewellerjim]

I have logged onto my laptop with the same password for weeks. Tonight I came to log on and it won't recognise my password to allow me access to my homepage. I can access the guest page as it is not password protected. Any suggestions. Sure no one has changed it.

[scotman]

I presume you have checked that you do not have Caps Lock or Num Lock on.

[factor-fiction]

Are you sure you didn't have caplocks on when you typed your password?

[jewellerjim]

caps lock off - can't seem to see Nums lock button

[douglas9401]

Caps lock not in the usual setting?

[factor-fiction]

They do say "great minds think alike". (Or is it "fools seldom differ"?
I think we've both probably been in this situation, scotman.

[boxtops]

has your password expired?

[jewellerjim]

could have done, changed it about 2 months ago - how would you know if it has
- there are no new lights lit on the control and tried caps lock on and caps lock off. So frustrating.

[factor-fiction]

Sometimes our mind plays tricks on us with passwords, especially if we have different ones for different things. I tried 3 times today and then realised I had been trying my previous password.
Go and make a cup of cocoa, read a book for a few minutes to take yur mind off it and then try again- the password may suddenly come back to you as you type

[jewellerjim]

done all of that regrettably!!! I will have to take it to the doctor tomorrow if I can't get it sorted.

[douglas9401]

Is there any chance you've picked up the wrong machine at some point in the day?

[jewellerjim]

no laptop been at home all day with the dogs - can't see them logging on!!!!

[douglas9401]

Sorry, I'm barking up the wrong tree then. :)

[The Builder]

Pity there aren't any Techies around tonight ............ is this any good, Jimbo?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

[Toureman]

It's also a pity that you did not put it in the correct category !

try this one............where the "tecs" are

http://www.theanswerb...Technology/Computers/