Re: Lost Password
From: needing help (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/23/04
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Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 08:36:03 -0700
I am having the same problem. I did all of those steps, but I can not get past step 3, it still wants that passcode. (it was created during account setup) Is there anyway around this with out reinstalling windows?
----- Kaylene aka Taurarian wrote: -----
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305
How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires
Windows Home XP
1. As windows is loading up press F8 repeatedly until the Windows advanced
screen comes up.
2. Select safe mode (the version of windows you want to use click XP wait until
it loads the welcome screen.
3. Select Administrator and it will log you on as administrator without a
password (provided a password was not created in this hidden account during
setup).
4. Go to Start - Control Panel - User Accounts.
5. Select your name and click change the password.
Then you should be able to change the password, shut down the computer and
restart in normal mode and use the new password you just created.
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If you have XP Pro on your computer:-
1. At the log in screen " ctrl-alt-delete " twice.
2. In the User Account, type Administrator
3. Leave the password blank and press enter.
(Most likely a password wasn't created in this hidden account during setup).
If you decide to set a password it is recommended that you create a Password
Reset Disk by clicking on "Prevent a Forgotten Password" link in the left pane.
The Wizard will guide you through.
"Andy" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When I start my laptop it wants a password, I don't
> remember the password.
> I tried the F8 safe mode and clicked Administrator then
> enter but step 6 does'nt ask if I running in safe mode.
> What am I doing wrong?
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