EFS, Credentials, and Private Keys from Certificates Are Unavailable After a Password Is
Reset
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290260
Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows advanced screen comes
up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP wait until it loads
the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator without a password
(provided a password was not created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
5. Select your name and click change the password.
Then you should be able to change the password, shut down the computer and restart in
normal mode and use the new password you just created.
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If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
5. Select your name and click change the password.
Then you should be able to change the password, shut down the computer and restart in
normal mode and use the new password you just created.
If you decide to set a password it is recommended that you create a Password Reset Disk
by clicking on "Prevent a Forgotten Password" link in the left pane. The Wizard will guide
you through.
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
lists a few more options
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
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