Re: Administrator password forgotten

From: Igor Fomin (XXXigorf_at_XXXdigdes.com)
Date: 04/22/04 

Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:59:55 +0400

It's quite simple :) But for Win 2000 only! It does not work under XP/2003.

1) Attach your harddisk to another computer.
2) Find a file called logon.scr (C:\Windows\System32\logon.src). Rename it
to logon.scr.old
3) Find a file called cmd.exe (C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe). Copy it to the
same folder but with new name: logon.src
4) Detach the harddisk, attache it to the old computer. Start the computer.
5) When you see the logon screen do not press any buttons or move the mouse.
Wait about 15 minutes.
6) The OS will start screen saver (logon.scr). But you have changed it with
cmd.exe, so Command Prompt will start!
7) Type the command: compmgmt.msc
8) The Computer Management tool will start under SYSTEM account. You will be
able make any changes: create a new admin account, reset password, etc.
9) Don't forget to rename logon.scr.old to logon.scr when the problem is
solved.

Use and enjoy!
Best Regards,
Igor Fomin, igorf ==AT== digdes ==DOT== com