How do you get into a teenager's computer with screensaver password?

Question

worried parent

Answer 1

depends on what version of windows it is, but control, alt, del can normally get past it, you might have to do it a few times really quickly, but it will get there

Answer 2

If that’s your only problem, then you probably have nothing to worry about. As long as you have your Windows XP CD, you can get back into your system using a simple but effective method made possible by a little known access hole in Windows XP.

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.

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or ask your teenager for the password.

Answer 3

Hi, you can try pressing alt ctrl del and see if the task manager box comes up. Re-start the pc. If you can't do that just unplug it and switch it back on again.

PC will boot up without the screensaver on. as the minimum it will take when computer is idle is 1 minute.

Kepp moving the mouse so screensaver doesn't come on and have a look around.

Answer 4

I'm afraid that unless you have the password you can't. You could have made yourself the administrator of the PC in the first place then YOU would have the opening password and been able to access the PC. I know it seems silly but could you not ask for the password and explain that you are worried. after all as a parent you have a right to look out for your child especially when todays PC's, phones etc can make them so secretive.

Answer 5

Password on a screensaver. Never heard of that one, I guess I'm a little behind.

Answer 6

if the teenager is 13 - 17 you just tell them you want to see what's going on on the computer. Remember: you are the parent! If the teenager is 18 or 19 you talk to them and explain why you're worried.

Answer 7

basically you dont, i could say how to but i wont,if you are a worried parent then speak to the child never bypass their privacy by accessing their personal space without asking,if found out then you will get real long lasting resentment,many many parents just see this as the only way,firstly think of why there is a password there for a start is it because they are doing something bad online or just because they are at an age where they write things that they dont want people reading,always think back before leaping forward it may be all innocent and if your child loves and trusts you then talking is the best way forward.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

you do not want to do that trust me,its like eavesdropping one day you will hear something that you'd regret.Honesty is the best police,we are best just having it out by voicing our concerns,if its under your roof they should at least understand you have a right to an explanation.Think whether getting caught against finding about a private thought out,is really worth the damage to your trust issue & paternal relationship with a child at such an awkward age,especially if its to do with your ex.You must put your child first,just threaten to take the PC away if they will not show you what it is you want to know,good luck,ive been there trust me.

Answer 10

you need her password, ask her/him to help find a site your interested in , say another parent you now is worried about a site ask them if they can help you to find it,do things on the net with them, you will eventually gain their trust, and the chances are you are worried about nothing.my daughter and i enjoy the computer and have same sites that interest both of us, just don't don't come down heavy until your sure of your facts,its harder to build bridges than it is to destroy them.

Answer 11

press f8 or find out how to skip restore on boot up then do a system recovery which will bring the computer to the state it was bought but files will still be there which i think you are looking for but your kid will know you have done this good look