Every so often I cannot log into the dial-up connection because 'connect
automatically' has become unticked. However, my password has become much
longer and, when I tick 'connect automatically' and 'connect' it logs in
without a problem.

This is a matter of curiosity rather than a problem. If I were to add
characters to my password I would (rightly) be denied access. So why are
characters being added to the password and why are they being accepted?

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

I believe an update added a certain number of * to the field by default so
that the actual length is not given away if a short password. The less PW
detail (especially if short) anyone can tell the less chance they have of
guessing it..

I don't know for sure but this is what seems to have happened here.

Charlie


"Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message
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Every so often I cannot log into the dial-up connection because 'connect
automatically' has become unticked. However, my password has become much
longer and, when I tick 'connect automatically' and 'connect' it logs in
without a problem.

This is a matter of curiosity rather than a problem. If I were to add
characters to my password I would (rightly) be denied access. So why are
characters being added to the password and why are they being accepted?

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

"Bill Ridgeway" wrote in message

Every so often I cannot log into the dial-up connection because
'connect automatically' has become unticked. However, my password
has become much longer and, when I tick 'connect automatically' and
'connect' it logs in without a problem.

This is a matter of curiosity rather than a problem. If I were to add
characters to my password I would (rightly) be denied access. So why
are characters being added to the password and why are they being
accepted?
Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

As a security measure WinXP displays a false number of asterisks in the
Password field.

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