Re: Lost Admin password.

From: Torgeir Bakken (MVP) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 01/16/04 

Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 05:57:48 +0100

Mike_B wrote:

> I have a similar problem at the post below, but I am able
> to get into the system under one account. The computer
> is no longer part of the domain and I can not get in as
> the Admin or any admin accounts. The only account is a
> user that is logoned on as a guest. Is there a way for
> me to recover or change the admin password.

Hi

How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password
Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305

If that doesn't work out, you might try to reset the local Administrator
password with one of the methods mentioned here:

http://securityadmin.info/noframes/faqget.asp#password 

--
torgeir
Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter

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