remote desktop- no password?

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I'd like to be able to remotely access my home computer. Obviously,
that connection needs to be password protected. But I don't want to
have to enter a password everytime I access my user account when I am
sitting in front of my home computer.

Is there a way to require a password to access remotely, but not
require a password locally? Or should I break down and buy one of
those fingerprint readers...
 
I know you can use the XP Power Toy "Tweak UI" to configure your desktop for automatic logon, ie.
bypass the password when logging in from the keyboard.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Its possible that the combination of Tweak UI and setting the group policy to always prompt for a
password when logging with Remote Desktop will do what you want...I have never tried that however...

Configure your XP Pro desktop to always prompt for a password to log onto Remote Desktop.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/pree_rem_raqe.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/pree_rem_uvnl.asp

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Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)

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It is possible to configure the PC so you can log on using Remote Desktop automatically without
inputting a password...

Your correct in that would be a probable and potential security risk..Which I do not recommend
anyone doing...

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Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking)

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Sooner Al said:
It is possible to configure the PC so you can log on using Remote Desktop automatically without
inputting a password...

Your correct in that would be a probable and potential security risk..Which I do not recommend
anyone doing...
Click to expand...

OK, I figured out a solution to the problem. I created another user
account, password protected, just for remote access. With tweakui, it
doesn't even show up on the log on screen. This way, I can use my
regular account at home without having to deal with a password, but
can still access my computer remotely.
 
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