Performing various operations to change network passwords is slightly different in Microsoft Windows Xp and Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 operating systems.
Instructions
Step 1
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system to perform the necessary operations for managing network passwords and go to the "Run" item.
Step 2
Enter the value control userhasswords2 in the Open field and confirm the command by clicking OK.
Step 3
Go to the "Advanced" tab of the dialog box that opens and perform the necessary management or editing operations (for Windows XP).
Step 4
Simultaneously press the Win + R function keys in Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 to perform the network password management operation, and enter the value netplwiz in the text box of the search bar.
Step 5
Confirm the execution of the command by clicking the "Find" button and go to the password management tab.
Step 6
Perform the necessary operations to edit or delete the selected passwords (for Windows Vista / 7).
Step 7
Return to the main menu of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system and go to the "Run" item if you want to disable the password network access function.
Step 8
Enter the value gpedit.msc in the "Open" field and confirm the execution of the command to launch the "Group Policy Editor" tool by clicking OK.
Step 9
Expand the "User Configuration" node by double-clicking and go to the "Windows Configuration" item.
Step 10
Select the Security Settings section and select Local Policies.
Step 11
Go to the "Security Settings" item and expand the "Accounts: Restrict the use of blank passwords only for console logins" node by double-clicking the mouse and select the "Disabled" value.
Step 12
Confirm the execution of the command by clicking OK and close the Group Policy Editor tool (for Windows XP).
Step 13
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system by clicking the "Start" button to perform a similar operation and go to the "Control Panel" item.
Step 14
Expand the "Network and Sharing Center" node and select "Change advanced sharing settings" on the left side of the application window.
Step 15
Select the "Disable" option in the "Password protected sharing" group and confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the "Save changes" button.
