XP pro password problem

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Fernando Cacciola

Hi,

A while back I installed XP Pro in a home family PC.
For some reason, it always required me to change the startup password
periodically.
That bothered me but never fix the configuration, and since I'm terriby bad
at remembering passwords and too lazy to fix the problem, I just alternated
bettwen 2 naive passwords (it's the family PC so how cares)

Then I bought a new PC with XP Home, which fortunately doesn't required a
boost password, and simply foget about the old PC.

Today, about 6 months since the last time I used it, I want to boost the old
PC and as usual, it requires me to change the outdated password, but... it
says that the password I entered is invalid!!!
Either the OS is wrong or last time I (had to) change it I used a password
which now I forgot

What can I do now?

TIA

Fernando Cacciola






I've been using a new PC with XP Home for about 6 months.
Today I wanted to look the old PC, with XP Pro, and
 
Thank you for your feedback, Fernando:)

Glad to help.


roger said:
Hi Fernando,

Lost, Forgotten, or Expired Passwords:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]
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Great! This one worked!
How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_passwords.htm

Good luck
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Thanks both of you!

Fernando Cacciola
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