how to retrieve a forgotten pasword in user accounts in windows xp...?

Question

atleast tell me how to open the computer menu....
i believe that the pasword is stored in a word document in the desktop...

Answer 1

User Account Passoword: If you forget user password, as a administrator you can easily reset the forgotten password. For that follow the steps
start - settings - control panel - user accounts
it will show a window, in that select the user for whom you want to reset the password. Then click change my password. Now you can give new password for that user.

Administrator passoword: If you forget the administrator password do the following.
You can easily change or wipe out your Administrator password for free during a Windows XP Repair. Here’s how with a step-by-step description of the initial Repair process included for newbie’s.
1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)
2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”
3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.

4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now
5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.
6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.

It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”
Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.
7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.
8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”
9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.
10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.
11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.
12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).
13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.
I tested the above on Windows XP Pro with and without SP1 and also used this method in a real situation where someone could not remember their password and it worked like a charm to fix the problem. This security hole allows access to more than just user accounts. You can also access the Registry and Policy Editor, for example. And its gui access with mouse control. Of course, a Product Key will be needed to continue with the Repair after making the changes, but for anyone intent on gaining access to your system, this would be no problem.
And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel install after making the changes and expect to logon with your new password. Cancelling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.
Ok, now that your logon problem is fixed, you should make a point to prevent it from ever happening again by creating a Password Reset Disk. This is a floppy disk you can use in the event you ever forget your log on password. It allows you to set a new password.
How to create one if your computer is NOT on a domain:
Go to the Control Panel and open up User Accounts.
Choose your account (under Pick An Account to Change) and under Related Tasks, click "Prevent a forgotten password".
This will initiate a wizard.
Click Next and then insert a blank formatted floppy disk into your A: drive.
Click Next and enter your logon password in the password box.
Click Next to begin the creation of your Password disk.
Once completed, label and save the disk to a safe place
How to Log on to your PC Using Your Password Reset Disk
Start your computer and at the logon screen, click your user name and leave the password box blank or just type in anything. This will bring up a Logon Failure box and you will then see the option to use your Password Reset disk to create a new password. Click it which will initiate the Password Reset wizard. Insert your password reset disk into your floppy drive and follow the wizard which will let you choose a new password to use for your account.
Note: If your computer is part of a domain, the procedure for creating a password disk is different.

Answer 2

all this people are kidding , but jass is right coping juss anser so i have to type less but i will complete answer of jass
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If u forgot password other than Administrator then start pc in safe mode and log on as administrator and reset the password for the user desired from control panel
If u forgot pssword of Administrator then U have to delete a file in windows ------- that is sam search for sam file " for this u have 2 boot from bootable cd but if u have ntfs partaion in which u have installed os that u cant do so.
i have more better option is if u want to get others password in ur computer and u have administrator account use software MPR(Multi Password Recovery) serch in google for this

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If u forgot password other than Administrator then start pc in safe mode and log on as administrator and reset the password for the user desired from control panel
If u forgot pssword of Administrator then U have to delete a file in windows (that i wont tell) which resets pssword (and its not in word format)

Answer 5

You can't do that. Someone with administrator rights will have to log on and reset the user's password.

Pulling the BIOS battery will NOT reset a Windows password! Nor is there a file that you can delete to reset the password. No idea where he came up with that one!

Answer 6

TO DO THAT:
If your files are not private:
use a bootable CD or floppy to boot up the computer.
and then access the Desktop via My Documents of your own account.

Answer 7

if you cant get onto the computer becuase u dont knw the username's password you have to pull the battery off the motherboard and put it back in this will reset your passwords im pretty sure

Answer 8

i don't know