Re: Unable to log into win xp pro/

From: Sp!ke (john.geoffrey@NOSPAMblueyonder.co.uk)
Date: 05/08/02 

From: "Sp!ke" <john.geoffrey@NOSPAMblueyonder.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 23:39:32 +0100

There is a free utility on the web that I have used with XP and Win2k to
reset a 'forgotten' admin (or any other password).

Takes about five minutes in entirety and is a no-brainer.

Let me know if you are interested and I will dig out the files. 

--
Sp!ke
"Jeff Baygents" <jeff@linxent.com> wrote in message
news:0e7101c1f5c9$d8b95220$36ef2ecf@tkmsftngxa12...
> There are at least 2 options.  Buy some software that
> resets the password to one that you can logon with
> (usually about $100-200).  Or, (what I would do),
> reinstall Windows as a repair/reinstall using your
> bootable CD.  I think it basically prompts you for
> everything again (local admin password, network card &
> sound card drivers, join the network domain login,
> etc.).  The nice thing is that when done, your programs
> are still installed.  However, you might have a new
> desktop (since your login has technically changed).  The
> only downside is that your Windows XP will be back in its
> original state in the sense of you will need to reinstall
> service pack 1, critical updates, etc. as defined by the
> Windows Update site.  You should study the repair
> processes (via Internet searches) first because once you
> start one, you have to finish it.  Be sure and backup
> your important files first, just in case Murphy's Law
> visits you.  Hope this helps.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I am unable to log in because of an expired password.  I
> >try to log in as Admin. leaving password blank it then
> >says password has been changed then I am unable to log
> in
> >due to account restriction.  So I cannot log in as admin
> >anymore so how do I get around this problem?
> >.
> >

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