Passwords

[DavidFT]

I am beiing asked for a passowrd when starting XP, but I do not know it. How
can I get in to start XP and/or disable the password requirement? This has
happened because I changed the domain of the computer to home use only.

 

[Bob I]

Why did you do that? Now it can't be used on the domain either.

 

[DavidFT]

I do not belong to the company that has the domain anymore os no need. But I
cannot set it up on my home network unitl I get off the domain.

 

[Rick]

I am beiing asked for a passowrd when starting XP, but I do not know it. How
can I get in to start XP and/or disable the password requirement? This has
happened because I changed the domain of the computer to home use only.

Download Powertoys for Windows XP from Microsoft and go to the login and
check login automatically

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[Bruce Chambers]

I am beiing asked for a passowrd when starting XP, but I do not know it. How
can I get in to start XP and/or disable the password requirement? This has
happened because I changed the domain of the computer to home use only.

By changing the computer from the domain to a workgroup, you
destroyed the trust between the domain and the machine. In doing so,
you've also rendered your domain login credentials as invalid. You'll
need to be physically connected to the domain network, you'll need to
have administrative privileges to the workstation, and you'll need to
have sufficient privileges on the domain. Then you can add the machine
back on to the domain, after having first deleted the computer's old
domain account (unless you've also renamed the computer).

Take the computer to your company's IT department for repairs.

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[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I do not belong to the company that has the domain anymore os no need. But
I
cannot set it up on my home network unitl I get off the domain.

Yes, you can. You may have to enter some account names & passwords when
connecting to shares on your home network.

 

[DavidFT]

They do not exist now!
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David

By changing the computer from the domain to a workgroup, you
destroyed the trust between the domain and the machine. In doing so,
you've also rendered your domain login credentials as invalid. You'll
need to be physically connected to the domain network, you'll need to
have administrative privileges to the workstation, and you'll need to
have sufficient privileges on the domain. Then you can add the machine
back on to the domain, after having first deleted the computer's old
domain account (unless you've also renamed the computer).

Take the computer to your company's IT department for repairs.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[DavidFT]

Except, of course I do not have an account name and passowrd|! I am lookig
for a way of bypassing the login completely.

 

[3c273]

I can't believe these people running you around like this. It is simple, go
here :
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/ , get the password reset utility iso
file, burn it, boot it, clear the local administrator password, reboot into
windows as administrator and setup the accounts the way you like.
Louis

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Except, of course I do not have an account name and passowrd|! I am lookig
for a way of bypassing the login completely.

I suppose it's too late now but what you could have done was this while the
machine was connected to your home network:

1. Ensure that the laptop's TCP/IP settings are compatible with those from
your home network.
2. While in Explorer, map a network drive to \\SomeHomePC\SomeShare.
3. Click the line "Connect as a different user", then supply an
account/password that is valid for \\SomeHomePC\SomeShare.

All of this would have worked nicely while the machine was configured for
domain validation.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I can't believe these people running you around like this. It is simple, go
here :
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/ , get the password reset utility
iso
file, burn it, boot it, clear the local administrator password, reboot
into
windows as administrator and setup the accounts the way you like.
Louis

While what you say is, of course, correct, the OP will probably get into
more hot water with the company's network administrator for resetting the
local admin password. He might not get another laptop next time unless he
observers proper protocol.

 

[Bob I]

I suppose you can reinstall the operating system then.

 

[DavidFT]

I'm hoping to avoid that!
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David

I suppose you can reinstall the operating system then.

 

[DavidFT]

Many thanks - this owrked and is highly recommended for anyone who does a
stupid thing as I did! Thanks for the tip, 3c273.

 

[3c273]

While what you say is, of course, correct, the OP will probably get into
more hot water with the company's network administrator for resetting the
local admin password. He might not get another laptop next time unless he
observers proper protocol.

As the OP stated:

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

As the OP stated:

The OP's statement was ambiguous. He did not say

"The laptop does not belong to the company anymore". He said instead
"I do not belong to the company that has the domain anymore"

That's not the same thing at all, hence my comment . . .

 

[DavidFT]

Now Now!! The fix put forward by 3c273 worked fine. Many thanks.