recover XP and administrator's password

[Lei Wang]

Hi,
My laptop just crashed yesterday. I tried to recover
it by using the XP CD. It asked me for the
administrator's password. Somehow I can't remember it.
Is there a way to recover or rewrite the password? I
really am desperate thinking of losing all the files on
my harddisk. Any infomation would be appreciated! Thx!

Lei

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Lei;
You do not need the password if you are attempting a Repair
Installation.
Repair Installation:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_repair_install.htm
Windows Updates will need to be reinstalled.
Data should be safe, back-up important data just in case.
Install Service Pack first and by itself.
Then install ALL Critical Updates no more than 4 at a time,

Disconnect the network/modem cable before starting repair and do NOT
reconnect the cable until repair is completed and firewall is
installed/enabled.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Hi,
My laptop just crashed yesterday. I tried to recover
it by using the XP CD. It asked me for the
administrator's password. Somehow I can't remember it.
Is there a way to recover or rewrite the password? I
really am desperate thinking of losing all the files on
my harddisk. Any infomation would be appreciated! Thx!

Lei
.
I am having the same problem I was told if there is

another admin on here to fix it that way but their is
not. I am about to run a recover disk and start from
scratch but if you find another way please let me know.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Try this:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm