check correct syntax and file format of ‘/etc/passwd’ and users existence

pwck

Set deadline for user password

chage -E 2008-12-31 user_name

Disabling startup login prompt for password

• Click Start and Run
• Type “Control Userpasswords2″ and press enter.
• Uncheck the box for “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.”
• Click Apply and Ok.

[tags]windows,xp,password,user,boot,startup,prompt[/tags]