If you have XP Pro on your computer, at the log in screen type
ctrl-alt-delete
twice. In the user account type administrator, leave the password blank and
press enter. You likely didn't create a password for this hidden account
during setup and if the computer was purchased with XP pre-installed it
doesn't likely have one either,
If you have Home, boot into Safe Mode (F8 after the post test and before
Windows starts. Once Windows starts loading, you've missed it and will have
to try again). You'll have an option to log on as Administrator. Again,
the same procedure, you'll be asked to log in to get into safe mode, type
administrator, leave the password blank and press enter.
This will get you in. Then go to Control Panel, user accounts, select the
specific user and select change password. Since there was no old password,
just leave it blank unless you intend to create a password and press enter.
It will ask for current password, leave blank and new password, leave blank
and press enter.
To avoid this situation in the future, do the following:
Control Panel.
Administrative Tools.
Computer Management.
Local Users and Groups.
Users.
Double-click your username.
Check the "Password Never expires" box.
Compliments of
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
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Mary Sauer MS MVP
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Jay said:
I originally forgot my administrator password. I was able to go into safe mode to
log in as administrator but I'm unsuccessful. I tried a blank password. Is there
any other way?
