How to get a lost password

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About a year ago, i lost the password to the main user account on my Windows XP. Since then i am unable to defrage, install programs and download things to my computer. Does any one know how to get back a lost password?
 
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MORE INFORMATION:

189126 Microsoft's Policy Regarding Missing or Invalid Passwords
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=189126

321305 How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expired
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321305

Jupiter Jones' Security Site:
Steps Lost / Forgotten / Expired Passwords
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

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Staceyy said:
About a year ago, i lost the password to the main user account on my
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Windows XP. Since then i am unable to defrage, install programs and download
things to my computer. Does any one know how to get back a lost password?
 
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