can't log in

[Donna Staehlin]

I forgot my password and it expired. I can't get passed the screen that
asks you to change the password. Actually, I did enter the password
but it wouldn't accept it. How do I get passed thatscreen so I can turn
off passwords. This is not a network computer

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Be aware that doing it this way could be a problem, read:

EFS, Credentials, Private Keys Unavailable After Password Reset [Q290260]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290260

Rather than reset it, try changing the expiration period if you are able to
log into Safe mode. From MVP Mark Ferguson:

Enter safe mode, and use the default administrator account.

At the command prompt, Type

"net accounts /maxpwage:unlimited" (without the quotes)


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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone