XP Media Center Logon

[KenP]

Does anyone know whether or not running a repair from the CD will reset the
LOGON password? I've tried everything to get around my forgotten password but
nothing works to-date. Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

KenP

 

[smlunatick]

Does anyone know whether or not running a repair from the CD will reset the
LOGON password? I've tried everything to get around my forgotten passwordbut
nothing works to-date. Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

KenP

No, it will not. Repair will fix only the files that are found from
comparing with the ones on the CD. Passwords are not in any files on
the CD.

You will need to locate some type of password reset CD tool. This
would be a Linux boot CD with the tools for accessing the user
accounts / password and give you the possibility to change / remove
password.

Also, you might want to try to use the standard built-in Administrator
account. Every XP has this standard account and if you were using a
separate account that you lose the password, this account will allow
your to change passwords.

 

[KenP]

Only problem is no matter how I start PC (Start Mode or ???), it does not
come up to any screen but Log On To Windows window and I've tried every combo
I can think of and can't get logged on.
KenP

 

[smlunatick]

Only problem is no matter how I start PC (Start Mode or ???), it does not
come up to any screen but Log On To Windows window and I've tried every combo
I can think of and can't get logged on.
KenP

Safe Mode should display more than one account. Administrator account
is usually a "blank" password on most set ups.