Password in XP Professional

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Victor C. S.

I (foolishly) changed my password on my laptop before
going abroad for three weeks, I wasn't sure that my
original password was secure enough. I didn't take the
laptop with me. Now I'm back, and I can't remember the
new password, only the old one. The hint I left is too
cryptic for any use.
Is any way to find out the password or to reset it to the
old one without having to reinstall Windows? I can get
into Registry thru an other (guest) user account which is
not protected by a password.
Thank you for the help.
 
Hi Victor,

Logon as administrator and reset it if necessary, though there are some
problems with doing this, see:

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

EFS, Credentials, and Private Keys from Certificates Are Unavailable After a
Password Is Reset
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290260

Otherwise, try this link:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_passwords.htm

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
Victor said:
I (foolishly) changed my password on my laptop before
going abroad for three weeks, I wasn't sure that my
original password was secure enough. I didn't take the
laptop with me. Now I'm back, and I can't remember the
new password, only the old one. The hint I left is too
cryptic for any use.
Is any way to find out the password or to reset it to the
old one without having to reinstall Windows? I can get
into Registry thru an other (guest) user account which is
not protected by a password.
Thank you for the help.
Click to expand...

Why is it that people think you need to have a password. If you have
nothing important in your computer, which most people don't, then
don't use one. Saves problems like you are having. If you really need
one use something simple that you can't forget, like the word
"stupid". How many people would think to use that to break into your
computer. Obviously only someone that knew you. :-)
 
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