MS XP Expired Password

[Guest]

Seeking assistance with Logon issue since upgrading from MS 98 to MS XP - I
believe Home Edition.
Problem: a window prompt is stating 'password expired' and asking for old
password first, in order to create new password and proceed. Otherwise
cannot access computer at all.
Is there a way to bypass this prompt? Not sure of old password in order to
complete task. This has never been a problem since upgrading.

We appreciate any help.

Thank you!

 

[Unk]

Seeking assistance with Logon issue since upgrading from MS 98 to MS XP - I
believe Home Edition.
Problem: a window prompt is stating 'password expired' and asking for old
password first, in order to create new password and proceed. Otherwise
cannot access computer at all.
Is there a way to bypass this prompt? Not sure of old password in order to
complete task. This has never been a problem since upgrading.

We appreciate any help.

Thank you!

Start up in the Safe Mode: Press & hold F8 right after the BIOS post...
Logon as the administrator. There should be no password, just press OK

Right-click My computer, Manage, Local Users and Groups, Users, Right-click Username,
Properties, check "Password Never Expires", "Apply", "OK"

http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/howto-08.html

 

[S.Sengupta]

How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or your password
expires

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your prompt response!
I will apply your suggestion and notify you of the result.
We appreciate your help...

 

[Guest]

This is a great resource, thank you very much for your timely response!

How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or your password
expires

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

Seeking assistance with Logon issue since upgrading from MS 98 to MS XP - I
believe Home Edition.
Problem: a window prompt is stating 'password expired' and asking for old
password first, in order to create new password and proceed. Otherwise
cannot access computer at all.
Is there a way to bypass this prompt? Not sure of old password in order to
complete task. This has never been a problem since upgrading.

We appreciate any help.

Thank you!