Re: forgot my admin password microsoft xp home

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sasha <sasha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is there any way to disable or reset my password without
knowing it? I cannot remember what it is. When I close my
laptop while it is still on, when I open it it asks for a
password. I can't remember what it is! And the hint I left
myself is no help. I'd like to reset this or disable it.
Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks!


You need to boot into Safe Mode and logon with the built-in
Administrator account. You will then be able to go into Control
Panel -> User Accounts and change the password on your account.

To start in Safe Mode, reboot your computer and
start tapping the F8 key as soon as you see anything displayed
on the screen. Keep hitting F8 until the Advanced Startup
Options menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys on your
keyboard to select Safe Mode. Hit Enter.

Note: If your laptop is configured to automatically logon your
account you'll need to hold down the Shift key while the
computer is booting into Safe Mode. This should bring up the
Welcome Screen. Once the Welcome Screen is displayed, click on
the icon for the Administrator account.

So it's keep hitting F8, select Safe Mode, hold down the Shift
key and logon with the Administrator account.

Good luck

Nepatsfan



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