forgotten windows password

How do i log onto windows if password is forgotten and I
haven't created a password disk? Is the only solution to
reinstall all programs, and if so, what will happen to my
data files?

Thanks.

Lost, Forgotten, or Expired Passwords:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

Windows XP Key is a program to reset Windows XP security
if Administrator password, secure boot password or key disk is lost.
http://www.lostpassword.com/windows-xp-2000-nt.htm

Microsoft's Policy Regarding Missing or Invalid Passwords
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;189126

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| How do i log onto windows if password is forgotten and I
| haven't created a password disk? Is the only solution to
| reinstall all programs, and if so, what will happen to my
| data files?
|
| Thanks.