Alternative to Typing in a P/W

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-20 14:22

For those who think it a pain having to type in a P/W (each time) to get into their Windows8, be aware that there is an alternative...

Instead of such a P/W, one can use a picture. You simply make 3 'marks' on that picture to have access. The 'marks' can be made by mouse or Touch.

Here is where this is done or set-up...

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Cheers,
Drew

**Medico** · 2012-05-20 15:02

Whenever I get to the screen where I am to choose a picture I get an Enrollment Failure. It never allows me to choose a picture to enable this.

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-20 15:31

Hmmm. how strange...dunno what to offer

Obviously, I hit no such snag. Wish I could have a bigger & better response; sorry, Ted.

Cheers,
Drew

**Medico** · 2012-05-20 16:25

I'll wait until Win 8 RP and see what happens. Could be one of those snags we have been talking about. I'll just keep inputting my PW the old fashioned way.

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-20 16:59

No worries, Ted. Just another of me trying to bring awareness to people of various things (choices) available that they might use & do. And I do expect we will see noticeable & significant changes or whatever in the next Beta.

Cheers,
Drew

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-22 15:59

Myself, I quite like using the picture method. Nice, personal photo fills the screen & doing the Log-in/'Password' motions is quicker than typing in my P/W.

Cheers,
Drew

**Medico** · 2012-05-22 16:12

Do you use the picture method with a Live log in or with a local account? I have the Live Log in on my PC.

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-22 17:06

The only Log-in I know of or knew about, used to enter ('your') Windows8; uses one's E-mail & P/W (Windows Live ID)... well when you go to set up the picture method, you put in that same P/W that was already being used, then, organize the picture. Yes, Live. Hope, I'm answering what your asking, Ted. & when the picture comes up @ boot, one can revert back to the typed P/W, if desired... choice is offered to the side of the picture.

Cheers,
Drew

**Medico** · 2012-05-22 17:26

That answers my question, but I still get the enrollment error so I will just wait for the RP. Only got a couple of weeks.

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-23 01:00

& Ted, so sorry, still dunno what to say about that error

. Although, I'm curious @ what point you get this. Anyway, certainly, not a big deal, right now; of course, just wait a short time & experiment w/ it on the RP

Cheers,
Drew

**Medico** · 2012-05-23 03:29

When I first try to change to Picture sign on I am asked to enter present password, which I do. I then go to the screen to Choose Picture. I click on the Choose Picture button the Enrollment Failure comes up and asks me to try later.

ChoosePicture.jpg EnrollmentError.jpg

**Drew1903** · 2012-05-23 04:48

Well, don't that just bite

**Medico** · 2012-05-23 15:34

Yep, like I said, I'll just wait until RP. no biggie.

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