Re: Can't log on to PC at all - Admin included
From: adam matthias (adam.matthias.1krzq3_at_pcbanter.net)
Date: 02/20/05
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Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:06:37 +0000
Kaylene aka Taurarian Wrote:
> At the log-in screen
> press Ctrl/Alt/Del twice quickly then type "Administrator" and leave
> the
> password blank
> If you're having trouble, see
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
> for a few more options
> and/or
> http://tinyurl.com/6u3o4
> How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
> Password Expires
>
>
> "louria" anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote in message
> news:660DC076-6CB0-4C80-8F15-466A4A1C5FE6@microsoft.com...
> the ctrl+alt+del twice doesn't work. Should I press all of them at one
> at the
> log-on screen, or the welcome screen?
>
> ----- Kaylene aka Taurarian wrote: -----
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290260
> EFS, Credentials, and Private Keys from Certificates Are
> Unavailable
> After a
> Password Is Reset
>
>
> 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.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6u3o4
> How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
> Password
> Expires
>
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm
> lists a few more options
>
>
> "Ian Goodman" igoodman@optusnet.com.au wrote in message
> news:186e401c44afb$4873eca0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> I have a PC that I cannot logon onto because someone
> changed the password and cannot remember what it is. The
> Administrator password is not known either.
> How can I fix this without re-formatting?
> Rgds
> Ian
>
>
Hello, This worked for me, I pressed f8 to start in safe mode, then i
typed in Administrator in the top box and left the bottom one blank.
windows logged on. then i reset my passwords in the control panel.
-- adam matthias
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