Password problem, Starting up

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Allan Ziman

I am trying to help a friend who is experiencing a problem
with his HP computer. Windows Professional XP is
installed, and when starting up he gets password screen.
Unfortunately the owner of this computer can not remember
his password, and the listed hint means nothing to him.
Also he can not locate the Installation disc or a reboot
disc. I would appreciate any advice that can be offered so
I can assist my friend.
 
Allan;
Try leaving the password blank.

The password is Case Sensitive.
Check Caps Lock and try various of Capital combinations.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305
If you do not have a Password Recovery Disk, it is to late to make it.
Or
Log in to any account that has Administrator access.
Then go to User Accounts in Control Panel.
Select the user and change the password.

Windows XP Pro:
At the log-in screen, press Ctrl/Alt/Del twice quickly
Type "Administrator" and leave password blank.

Windows XP Home:
Reboot, tapping F8 each second.
Select Safe Mode at the menu.
Select Administrator, leave password blank.

Then go to User Accounts in Control Panel.
Select the user and change the password.
If you are using Windows XP Pro and have encrypted data, you may
permanently lose access to the encrypted data.

Here is another option:
http://www.wininternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/index.asp

Another option is to install Windows XP on another partition and take
Ownership of your data.
You could also perform another installation on the same partition,
although this is not a permanent fix and it is recommended to perform
a Clean Installation after retrieving your data.

After this is resolved, take precautions to not lose the password.
 
Clearing forgotten passwords
XP Pro Dimension motherboards

There is a password jumper on your motherboard
shut down computer, and find the jumper,
remove the jumper,
turn on computer, hit F2 enter Setup(may be different for
you)
scroll down to system security,
press enter,
To reset system password, in system password option, press
enter twice,
To reset setup password press enter twice in the Setup
option
press ESC twice
select Save changes,
Exit the system setup program,
shut down computer,
reconnect the password jumper on the motherboard,
turn on computer,
enter new system password,
enter setup again and set new password,

Hope this helps ya!
 
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