cant get in

[dcraig3961]

i have a e machine and i own this one i am 43 years old
female. i dont know a great deal about a new machine like
this one my name is debbie i am the adminastrator of this
computer well i had a account going and have a lot of
important files well i went in to change my password and
something did not take now i can't get into my computer i
can't lose my files please please help me i am desperate
for help. my name is debbie craig please call me at 423-
265-3357 or e-mail me id their anyway i can get in
without losing my files i don't want to take it down and
back up i will lose so much that way help

debbie craig

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Hi Debbie, not a good idea to broadcast your personal details on a NG. Anway I
hope the following assists

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.



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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