Forgot my Windows XP password

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I locked my computer so my son would not have access, but did not write it
down. For some reason I can not remember what the password is, I tried to
log on as a guest but that has a password also. Is there anything that I can
do to regain access to my computer. Thanks
 
Dear Sir:
I don't know where to look for responses to your message, but your
problem is very similar to mine, so I am writing to you.
For Some reason, upon turning on my computer after it being off overnite,
as it butted up - I got a panel for Windows that I have never seen before
I believe it is titled Windows Sign In
On the panel for USER ID , the word "user" is typed in, However where it
askes for Password - that block is blank. When I type in my internet user
ID, and password which are the only ID or Passwords used by me with my
computer, It tilts and goes back to the same block with flashing curser in
Password.
I finally just put my mouse on the OK button and Windows went on to open.
Now every time I turn on my computer, I have to go through this gun drill
with that panel, type OK, etc.
Have you got a clue for me on this and if so what can I do to eliminate this
problem.
Many thanks, Dr Joe Goeppner
 
It appears you have got the log on screen and your password is blank from what I read,
therefore what you may be looking at is enable auto log on to your account.


Go to the Start Menu and the Run box.
.. Type in the following:
control userpasswords2
.. now click OK
.. In the new Windows that appears select the account you wish to make the primary logon.
.. Now uncheck the "Users must enter a username and password..." box.
.. Hit Apply and a dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the selected users
password.

Click OK.
The changes will work the next time you restart your computer.

Additional information:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315231
How to Enable Automatic Logon in Windows

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/autologon.htm
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login

Add Control UserPasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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| Dear Sir:
| I don't know where to look for responses to your message, but your
| problem is very similar to mine, so I am writing to you.
| For Some reason, upon turning on my computer after it being off overnite,
| as it butted up - I got a panel for Windows that I have never seen before
| I believe it is titled Windows Sign In
| On the panel for USER ID , the word "user" is typed in, However where it
| askes for Password - that block is blank. When I type in my internet user
| ID, and password which are the only ID or Passwords used by me with my
| computer, It tilts and goes back to the same block with flashing curser in
| Password.
| I finally just put my mouse on the OK button and Windows went on to open.
| Now every time I turn on my computer, I have to go through this gun drill
| with that panel, type OK, etc.
| Have you got a clue for me on this and if so what can I do to eliminate this
| problem.
| Many thanks, Dr Joe Goeppner
| | >I locked my computer so my son would not have access, but did not write it
| > down. For some reason I can not remember what the password is, I tried to
| > log on as a guest but that has a password also. Is there anything that I
| > can
| > do to regain access to my computer. Thanks
|
|
 
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