override password?

Question

my kids have managed to put a user password on my computor and cant remember what it is how can i override it im using windows xp

Answer 1

Why won't you kids tell you?

Otherwise (although I am slightly fishy)

Press F8 repeatedly before the Windows XP loading screen comes up
Choose Safe Mode with Networking
Then login with the username ' Administrator' which should have appeared (no pass).
Go to control panel, create a new administrator account with a secure password.
Restart your machine and login to your new account, then remove the Password on your old account, make them a limited user.

Other steps include changing BIOS password. But honestly, if you really are their Dad, just force them to tell you.

Answer 2

Start Your Computer,While Its Booting-Up Tap On The F8 Key.you will come to a black screen.Scroll "To Safe Mode" Select,Then Click"Enter"When The Blue Screen Appears Click "Administrator" The Yes Or No Question Click "Yes" When The Computer Finishes Loading Click The "Start Menu" Click "Run"Type "Control Panel" Find "User AccountS" At The Bottom Of The Page,Double Click. You Will See Where It Says Change An Account" Click On The Account You Want To Change.Then You Will See Where It Says "Remove Password".Click On It,Or you Can Delete The Account And Create Another.(Remember When Creating An Account Look For Where It Says "Account Typy"For Them Choose "Limited Account" Look For This Option At The Top Of The Page As You Open The Accounts.When Finish "Restart Your Computer