How do i overwrite a password for Microsoft Windows Log On ?

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How do i overwrite a password for Microsoft Windows Log On ?

2006-10-14 18:08:28 · 3 answers · asked by myravenbeauty71 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security

XP Pro version.

2006-10-14 18:35:49 · update #1

3 answers

Control panel, user accounts, pick an account to change, change password.

2006-10-14 18:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Depends on the version. For Win 98 and earlier:

1. Hit esc at the password prompt.
2. Windows will boot.
3. Search for any PWL files (search *.pwl)
4. Delete these files.
5. Windows will boot up without a prompt next time.

2006-10-15 01:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by BbA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305

2006-10-15 03:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋