Clearing stored username and passwords

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Dave

How do I clear saved usernames and passwords stored in
cache for network resources?

My works account keeps locking because I have changed the
password their and not on my home computer.

Thanks in advance
Dave
 
Dave said:
How do I clear saved usernames and passwords stored in
cache for network resources?

My works account keeps locking because I have changed the
password their and not on my home computer.

Thanks in advance
Dave
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These articles describe the behaviour, and the
last one tells you how to delete them.


Behavior of Stored User Names and Passwords
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;281660

Stored User Names and Passwords Does Not Prompt for
Credentials When You Attempt to Connect to a Resource
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;281567

HOW TO: Manage Stored User Names and Passwords on a
Computer That Is Not in a Domain in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306541
 
"Dave" said:
How do I clear saved usernames and passwords stored in
cache for network resources?

My works account keeps locking because I have changed the
password their and not on my home computer.

Thanks in advance
Dave
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Go to Control Panel | User Accounts, click your account, and click
"Manage my network passwords".
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