Hi Jimmy,
If a user password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, the only *supported*
method to reset the password is for the administrator (or a user with
administrative access) to log on and reset the password in Computer
Management. There is no other supported method in the Windows XP/2000
security model to bypass, disable, or reset the password.
Q: Have you tried logging in using the default Administrator account?
POSSIBLE STEPS:
Windows XP Pro:
1. At the log-in screen, press Ctrl/Alt/Del twice quickly
2. For user type "Administrator"
Windows XP Home:
1. Reboot, tapping F8 each second.
2. Select Safe Mode at the menu.
3. Select Administrator,
Password:
1. Leave password blank.
2. Try obvious passwords such "password" a Maiden name, child's name or
pet name.
If you are able to log in,
1. go to User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Select the desired user and make any changes needed.
NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Pro and have encrypted data, you may
permanently lose access to the encrypted data.
If the administrator password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, access to the
computer may not be obtainable and the operating system may need to be
reinstalled.
There may be an unsupported method of recovering your password, which you
might find documented on the Internet, but it would be irresponsible from a
security standpoint to document these methods here.
MORE INFORMATION:
189126 Microsoft's Policy Regarding Missing or Invalid Passwords
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=189126
321305 How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expired
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=321305
Jupiter Jones' Security Site:
Steps Lost / Forgotten / Expired Passwords
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]
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| From: "Jimmy" <
[email protected]>
| Subject: Windows XP
| Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:05:06 -0800
|
| I have for some reason forgotten my password to my
| windows xp pro sing on. I am the administrator. How do i
| sign on & or change it ??? Email Me back at
| (e-mail address removed). Thank you !!
|
