forgot computer administrators password

T

Terry K.

I forgot my administrators password on my son's computer.
Is there anyway to reset it or delete it? I do not have a
password reset disk. When I tried to reinstall windows xp
a message said I may not have authority to install a
program. HELP!
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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

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| I forgot my administrators password on my son's computer.
| Is there anyway to reset it or delete it? I do not have a
| password reset disk. When I tried to reinstall windows xp
| a message said I may not have authority to install a
| program. HELP!
 

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