cannot log on to xp because i forgot my password!

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Diana

I have a big problem! today i restored my computer to a
month ago and i forgot the password that i had then,
hence i am not able to log onto xp. tried to get back in
from CMOS and haven't been able to. i know there is a
way to access xp by cracking the password but ido not
know how. can anyone help me please?!
 
Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows advanced
screen comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP wait until
it loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator without a
password (provided a password was not created in this hidden account during
setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
5. Select your name and click change the password.
Then you should be able to change the password, shut down the computer and
restart in normal mode and use the new password you just created.

****

If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during setup).

If you decide to set a password it is recommended that you create a Password
Reset Disk by clicking on "Prevent a Forgotten Password" link in the left pane.
The Wizard will guide you through.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305
How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires
 
Diana,

There is a post further down called "Password Issues",
with some links in there which will help you with your
problem, if not, have a search of the newsgroup there are
a lot of post's about this issue with some really good
information in them.

Regards

Mike Bright MCP, MSP

e:[email protected]
 
i have followed the directions for xp pro by typing Administrator and n
pw but it says i need one and it also says make sure your domain i
correct...i had attempted to switch the cpu from domain to workgrou
and now i cannot logon




*Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Window
advanced
screen comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click X
wait until
it loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrato
without a
password (provided a password was not created in this hidden accoun
during
setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
5. Select your name and click change the password.
Then you should be able to change the password, shut down th
computer and
restart in normal mode and use the new password you just created.

****

If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account durin
setup).

If you decide to set a password it is recommended that you create
Password
Reset Disk by clicking on "Prevent a Forgotten Password" link in th
left pane.
The Wizard will guide you through.

http://tinyurl.com/c2n3
How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or You
Password Expires
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