Bruce
Mon Aug 20 21:21:36 CDT 2007
lost wrote:
> I need help I am locked out of my computer it has been about a year since i
> used it and i have completely forgotten I even had a password can any one
> tell me how to get around this as there is no other users on the computer
> thanks cheers
Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which
cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account(s) and use Start > Run
> "control userpasswords2" to modify the desired account(s).
By design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of
WinXP Home is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing
CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login
dialog box.
How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321305
Failing that, Linux-based password cracking utilities abound on the
Internet, freely available to anyone who can use Google.
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