Admin Password in Windows XP?

[SF]

Hi,

I have a PC with Windows XP. My daugther has changed the password of the
local admin and everyone cannot access the files. Is there a way to reset
this password.

SF

 

[JS]

Do you mean no one can log on or they have lost access to certain files
after logging on?

JS

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

Hi,

I have a PC with Windows XP. My daugther has changed the password of the
local admin and everyone cannot access the files. Is there a way to reset
this password.

SF

Go to http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ and download the boot
disk, this will enable you to reset any system password on an NT class
operating system.

 

[Kelly]

Boot into Safe Mode and remove the password. Once there, go to
Start/Control Panel/User Passwords.....

How to boot into Safe Mode:

You need to hit F8 during boot, just after the BIOS info switches to black
screen. Or...

Go to Start/Run/Msconfig. Boot.Ini and check off /SafeBoot. Apply/Ok,
reboot.
Note: Before leaving safe mode, revert.

Description of Safe Boot Mode in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q202/4/85.asp

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Gordon]

Hi,

I have a PC with Windows XP. My daugther has changed the password of the
local admin and everyone cannot access the files. Is there a way to reset
this password.

SF

And once you have done all that has been suggested, downgrade your
daughter's account to LIMITED and put a very strong password on any
Administrator accounts you have AND DON'T TELL HER HOW TO CRACK THEM!"