Require a device to log in

Is it possible to make Windows require a device, instead of a password at log
ins? (pretty much have a flash drive BE the password to log in)

I can carry the device with me, so, no one can hack in (by guessing my
password) and I wouldn't have to type anything. In case I do lose my device,
I can hide a password reset device somewhere around the house.

any help is appreciated

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"Neto" wrote:

> Is it possible to make Windows require a device, instead of a password at log
> ins? (pretty much have a flash drive BE the password to log in)
>
> I can carry the device with me, so, no one can hack in (by guessing my
> password) and I wouldn't have to type anything. In case I do lose my device,
> I can hide a password reset device somewhere around the house.
>
> any help is appreciated

Neto wrote:

> Is it possible to make Windows require a device, instead of a password at
> log ins? (pretty much have a flash drive BE the password to log in)
>
> I can carry the device with me, so, no one can hack in (by guessing my
> password) and I wouldn't have to type anything. In case I do lose my
> device, I can hide a password reset device somewhere around the house.
>
> any help is appreciated

Google "smart cards".

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

Malke
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You might be able to use BitLocker, if you are using Vista Ultimate.

"Neto" <Neto@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
newsC590371-EE42-4299-BF1F-4CD53FAF035E@microsoft.com...
> Is it possible to make Windows require a device, instead of a password at
> log
> ins? (pretty much have a flash drive BE the password to log in)
>
> I can carry the device with me, so, no one can hack in (by guessing my
> password) and I wouldn't have to type anything. In case I do lose my
> device,
> I can hide a password reset device somewhere around the house.
>
> any help is appreciated