Help- how to logon without password???

[Dan]

windows XP pro, changed from domain to workgroup using
wizard.. after a reset when i ctrl-alt-del to logon my user
name and password doesn't work.
any thoughts??

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

windows XP pro, changed from domain to workgroup using
wizard.. after a reset when i ctrl-alt-del to logon my user
name and password doesn't work.
any thoughts??

Hi

Have you tried to log on with the original Administrator user:

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;321305


If that doesn't work out, you might try to reset the local Administrator
password with one of the methods mentioned here:

http://securityadmin.info/noframes/faqget.asp#password

http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm

 

[Malke]

windows XP pro, changed from domain to workgroup using
wizard.. after a reset when i ctrl-alt-del to logon my user
name and password doesn't work.
any thoughts??

Did you create a local (workgroup) user before you got rid of the
domain? Of course your domain username and password won't work - you
aren't logging into that domain account any more. Try logging in as
Administrator on the local machine.

Malke