Passwords

Elizabeth wrote:
> The issue I am having is that my only computer admistrator forgot their
> password. How do I find a way of logging on to that account?


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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Gordon wrote:
> Elizabeth wrote:
>
>> The issue I am having is that my only computer admistrator forgot
>> their password. How do I find a way of logging on to that account?
>
>
> Log on as The Administrator Account and reset the password. As you don't
> say what sort of XP you have, do the following:
> For XP Pro, at the Welcome screen press Ctl-Alt-Del twice.
> For XP Home edition, boot up into Safe Mode when the log-on for the
> built-in Administrator account will appear.
>
> HTH

and if you dont know the built-in admin-accounts password
use this site
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

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I cannot get to any screen. I have a split Welcome and log on screen.
Using control alt delete twice I get the log on screen but can get no
further? Help.

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> Elizabeth wrote:
> > The issue I am having is that my only computer admistrator forgot their
> > password. How do I find a way of logging on to that account?
>
>
> 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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>
> Bruce Chambers
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> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell
>
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Janet wrote:
> I cannot get to any screen. I have a split Welcome and log on
> screen. Using control alt delete twice I get the log on screen but
> can get no further? Help.

Are you just perusing through groups and responding to as many
'forgotten/lost password' posts as you can?

I gave you an answer that should give you everything and more that you might
need.

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