ive FORGOTTEN MY XP PASSWORD?

Question

Im the administrator of my XP computer, and I have no other accounts on it. I set up a password yesterday and now it doesnt work. Ive tried EVERYTHING. Please help... I dont think I even have a backup disk. How do I run recovery console then? I have a backup disk to another computer (but a diff make..) will that work??

Thanks, Ill definately be giving a best asnwer

Answer 1

◙ There are several ways to reset a Windows Administrator password. Below are three examples.

◙ First you have to decide whether you have Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Edition. If you don't know you can easily find that information this way.

1. Open the Start Menu
2. Right-click the My Computer icon and click on Properties.
3. The version will be listed there in that page's System Area.

◙ How to reset the Administration password for Windows XP Home Edition.

1. Restart (click Start Menu > Turn Off Computer > Restart) your computer.
2. Press F8 repetedly until the Boot Mode menu appears.
3. Start Windows XP in the troubleshooting mode by selecting "Safe Mode".
3. When the Widows Logon screen appears, a new user account appears at the top called "Administrator".
4. Logon with that account which rarely needs a password.
5. Once you are in go to the Control Panel and reset your password.

◙ How to reset the Administration password for Windows XP Professional Edition.

1. When the Windows XP Logon screen appears, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE twice very quickly.
2. Type "Administrator", and leave the password box blank and you are usually allowed to enter.

◙ Didn't that work for you? Well there is another way you can try. You can go to the web site below and download a program that will grab your encrypted password file. Get the information from that program and email the info to the web site and in a day or two you'll get your password back.

◙ TIP: You can get you password back in a few minutes if you give them $20.

☞ http://www.loginrecovery.com/

◙ More information at the Microsoft Support Site.

☞ http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q...

◙ The source of this information was "PCs, The Missing Manual". If you have Windows XP you really need to buy this wonderful book. It is worth every penny they are charging for it. Ipoders will find some helpful information here too.

☞ http://www.missingmanuals.com/

◙ Your computer comes with built-in help files. To get password information click on the START BUTTON > HELP & SUPPORT > SEARCH FOR "PASSWORDS". These help pages used to be a complete waste of time because they were so vague. But now they are very helpful. Back in the old days hard drive space was so small they really couldn't hold the huge cross-referenced help files we have today.

Answer 2

Your back up disk for another model computer will not work. Most computers when they boot will allow you to do a recovery option. Its usually f11 or something like that. If that does not work there are some programs out there for windows that will allow you to hack the password. If that doesn't work you can always get a copy of xp online for around 45 bucks.

Answer 3

If you are using XP home edition the administrator password is not set by default. Boot your computer and start pressing F8 as it is booting. When you get the boot menu select start in Safe Mode. When you get to the log in screen, click on administrator and go to control panel to reset your password. Good luck.

Answer 4

Don't do a recovery yet. There is a way to get back into your computer but I don't know step by step to tell you.

WAIT for an answer that will work. If I find my notes I'll get them to you..... in the meantime... GOOD LUCK !

Answer 5

Download the Ultimate Boot CD somewhere else, burn it and boot your PC from this CD

There is a tool on the CD to reset any Windows password to another one of your choice

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

Good luck
M.