passwords

[michael wolff]

I put new passwords in my computer and forgot them. I can
no longer get into the administrator part. Please advise

Michael Wolff

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

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

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305
Or
Reboot to Safe Mode, 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 are other options:
http://www.wininternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/index.asp
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/product.cfm?id=265&affid=wxpnews

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.

 

[Susan]

You aren't alone. I did it too. The clue is correct but I
hit a typo and can't do anything about it. I don't know
what I hit wrong I'm disabled so if I find out I'll let
you know. I have posted this all over the place hoping
someone will respond. If you get an answer please write
to me directly.
Susan

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

See Jupiter Jones' post in this thread.