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[Mr X]

I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log on,
I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided to
install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I go
about removing/changing log on files?

 

[Mr X]

I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log
on,
I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided to
install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I go
about removing/changing log on files?

I should add that the username and password has been forgotten.

 

[Richard in AZ]

|I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log on,
| I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided to
| install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I go
| about removing/changing log on files?

The way you worded this, I wonder if the laptop not a hot (legally speaking) computer.
Who asked you to remove the username/password? Why did they expect you to know how?
Why do you think installing Linux would help you?
Have you tried the self-contained Linux boot disks that do not require installation?

But assuming it is your computer and you want to change the user name and password,
I will first ask: Is it XP Home Edition or XP Pro Edition? It makes a difference.
You might also do a "Google" search for password bypass.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log
on,
I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided to
install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I go
about removing/changing log on files?

- Reboot the machine.
- Log on as administrator.
- Delete the user account.
- Delete the user's profile folder.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I should add that the username and password has been forgotten.

A VFAQ . . .
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html

 

[Mick Murphy]

Various bootable Linux options can recover lost passwords.
He is NOT trying to install Linux, lol.

 

[Mick Murphy]

Try the ophcrack Live CD as well

http://ophcrack.sourceforge.net/

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Yes, the Nordahl diskette is one of them. However, he wrote
(and I quote): "I decided to install linux so that I could access
the windows partition". Perhaps he does not mean what he says . . .

 

[Mr X]

- Reboot the machine.
- Log on as administrator.
- Delete the user account.
- Delete the user's profile folder.

the username and password has been forgotten

 

[Mr X]

|I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log
on,
| I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided
to
| install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I
go
| about removing/changing log on files?

The way you worded this, I wonder if the laptop not a hot (legally
speaking) computer.
Who asked you to remove the username/password? Why did they expect you to
know how?
Why do you think installing Linux would help you?
Have you tried the self-contained Linux boot disks that do not require
installation?

But assuming it is your computer and you want to change the user name and
password,
I will first ask: Is it XP Home Edition or XP Pro Edition? It makes a
difference.
You might also do a "Google" search for password bypass.

I have more experience with PC's than the owner

If I installed linux I could dual boot and get into the windows folder

I'm currently downloading kubunto

XP Pro

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

the username and password has been forgotten

The command
net user
will tell you what accounts you have. You don't need its password
when deleting the account while logged on as Administrator.

 

[Mr X]

The command
net user
will tell you what accounts you have. You don't need its password
when deleting the account while logged on as Administrator.

I cant logon to windows I do not know the administrator password

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I cant logon to windows I do not know the administrator password

I gave you the answer in my first reply when I said it is a VFAQ
(a Very Frequently Asked Question).

 

[Mr X]

I have a laptop that I've been asked to remove username and password log
on,
I've been scratching my head about how to solve this problem. I decided to
install linux so that I could access the windows partition but how do I go
about removing/changing log on files?

I have got a laptop to pc ide converter lead so I can see the contents of
the laptop drive on my pc. Can anyone tell me how to change/delete username/
passwords via my pc?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have got a laptop to pc ide converter lead so I can see the contents of
the laptop drive on my pc. Can anyone tell me how to change/delete
username/ passwords via my pc?

You don't need to change any password. Just seize ownership
of the folders that you cannot access.

 

[John John (MVP)]

I have got a laptop to pc ide converter lead so I can see the contents of
the laptop drive on my pc. Can anyone tell me how to change/delete username/
passwords via my pc?

The Offline NT Password & Registry Editor suggested by Pegasus will help
you reset passwords and gain access to the machine, did you not try it?

To restore the SAM to the as installed conditon rename or move the SAM
file at:

c:\windows\system32\config

and replace it with the SAM file from:

c:\windows\repair

John

 

[Mr X]

The Offline NT Password & Registry Editor suggested by Pegasus will help
you reset passwords and gain access to the machine, did you not try it?

To restore the SAM to the as installed conditon rename or move the SAM
file at:

c:\windows\system32\config

and replace it with the SAM file from:

c:\windows\repair

John

Thanks for all your help, I managed to make that password bootdisk and reset
the password thankyou Pegasus and John.

 

[John John (MVP)]

Thanks for all your help, I managed to make that password bootdisk and reset
the password thankyou Pegasus and John.

You're welcome, thanks for the follow up.

John