the password is set and asks for you to type it in after the screen saver comes on but not when you start the computer after shut down.1 person needs an answerI do too

You probably have the computer set to automatically log on. Do the reverse of the process described here: Configure Windows to Automatically Login (MVP Ramesh) - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!