Symptom
After changing password of the user account (xpmuser) in Windows XP Mode system, you may encounter a problem that you can no longer automatically log on Windows XP Mode. Instead, you may see the following error message:
"The system could not log you on. Make sure your User name and domain are correct, then type your password again."
Cause
By default, Windows Virtual PC saved the credential last time you started Windows XP Mode system successfully. Therefore, if you change password for Windows XP Mode user account xpmuser, the automatical logon process will fail with the previously saved credentials.
Resolution
To resolve this issue, perform the following steps:
1. On Windows XP Mode screen, clickTools, choose Settings.
2. Find and highlightLogon Credentials in the left panel, click the Delete saved credentials button on the right side. ClickOK.
The next time you start Windows XP Mode, it will ask for a new credential. Type the correct user name and password, check the boxRemember my credentials and click OK. The new credentials will be saved. As a result, it will automatically log in Windows XP Mode next time.
Applies to
· Windows 7 Ultimate
· Windows 7 Enterprise
· Windows 7 Professional