login security

[Guest]

We have Windows XP Home Edition. There are four family members that use the computer. Three of the members have limited access, while the other member (me) has administrator access. The problem is, the other day, I went to change my password everything seemed to go fine. However, the computer had been going very slow that day & giving me troubles. I logged out. Later that day I went to log in & enter my password & the computer is stating that it is an invalid password. I only use one of two passwords & I have tried them both along with several other tries. My questions are: 1) Is there anyway to get into my login to change that password? 2) Or, is there anyway to go into one of the other users & change their status to admin? Any help with this matter is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Sher

 

[roger]

Hi,

We have Windows XP Home Edition. There are four family members that use the computer. Three of the members have limited access, while the other member (me) has administrator access. The problem is, the other day, I went to change my password everything seemed to go fine. However, the computer had been going very slow that day & giving me troubles. I logged out. Later that day I went to log in & enter my password & the computer is stating that it is an invalid password. I only use one of two passwords & I have tried them both along with several other tries. My questions are: 1) Is there anyway to get into my login to change that password? 2) Or, is there anyway to go into one of the other users & change their status to admin? Any help with this matter is greatly appreciated! Thanks! Sheri

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

Good luck

 

[Guest]

I went to this site. Thanks! However, by doing this you still need an admin password. Any other ideas?

 

[roger]

Sheri,

I went to this site. Thanks! However, by doing this you still need an admin password. Any other ideas?

The password it asks for is that of the administrator account, which
is set when installing XP. If you remember the password you used when
installing Windows XP, try that. Another possibility is leaving it
blank.

Good luck

 

[Guest]

I was finally able to get in to the system & correct the error. Your assistance with this matter has been greatly appreciated! Sheri

 

[roger]

You're welcome Sheri
Glad to help and to know your system is OK Now.