When logging onto a network on a Windows System, there are several possible passwords that may be set. These include:
On Windows 98 systems, not entering this password will not prevent access to local resources, but it is more convenient if it is the same as the network password. If it is not the same as the network password, a second logon screen will appear when the user is booting the system or logging on.
On Windows 2000 systems, each user has their own set permissions (user profile) for the local system and must log in in order to use the system (Unless the system is configured for a single user).
In all cases it is easiest for the user when all the password types mentioned above match each other along with the user name. This way the user will only need to enter one user name and password to gain acces to all the resources needed.
Once you have made your selections, click "OK". A "Change Windows Password" dialog box will appear with 3 fields:
Enter your Windows 2000 network password in the "Old Password" box (This assumes that your windows 2000 network password and local Windows password are the same). Select "OK" and a dialog box should appear indicating that "The Windows password has been successfully changed".
If there is an error, either the old password was entered incorrectly or all the passwords were not the same at the start of this procedure. In this case it is best to try to change each password individually or call your IT support staff.