Window XP limited account??

Question

I had two accounts on my Windows Admin one and limited one...

The admin is password protected...and I forgot the password..can I get it again without reinstallin windows....

is there's any hacks or cracks that allow me to install or setup from a limited account...

Answer 1

Maybe this will help.

Help with a lost Windows password
Q. Please advise where I can find information on how to crack a Windows password someone set up and forgot.
A. A lost password can be one of the most frustrating computer problems. Often, the person who established the password is long gone. So we don't even have someone to bark at!
Windows includes a hidden Administrator account that can be used for problems with other accounts. You can access it by restarting the computer into safe mode.
First, restart the computer. As it starts, repeatedly press the F8 key (some computers instead require the Delete or Esc key). Instead of the familiar Windows screen, you'll see a text-only Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode. Then press Enter.
Select the Administrator account. By default on most computers, it requires no password. Once logged in, you can change the password of the account you normally use.
To make the change, click Start>>Run. In the box, type "control userpasswords2" (without the quotes) and click OK. Select your normal account name in the list. Click the Reset Password button. You'll be prompted for a new password. You can restart the computer and use the new password on your normal account.
If you're completely locked out of your computer, you'll need software. Such services include Login Recovery, FastCrack, and NT Password and Registry Editor. Each is free. They make use of boot disks that you can download to a floppy or burn to CD. Of course, you'll have to use some other computer to do the downloading.
Once you've got access to your computer, set a new password through Windows. To do it, click Start>>Control Panel. Double-click User Accounts. Select your account and click "Change my password." You'll be prompted for a new password.
You'll also have the opportunity to enter a password reminder. It should trigger your memory if you ever forget your password. But the reminder should not be descriptive enough to allow others to determine your password.

Answer 2

Ideally one should use the WinXP Limited Account for everyday use, I agree. But from experience the Limited Account just doesn't cut it for me. On my everyday computer use I run a lot of different applications for work and they just don't behave right when under a Limited Account. I think the Limited Account was poorly implemented by Microsoft as it never allows you to escalate to a higher level when certain tasks needs to be completed. I also use Ubuntu on a daily basis and I think the Linux implementation of privilege escalation is much better. When using Ubuntu, if I need to change administrative settings, or install a software, etc... I can just type in the root password and do all these tasks, without having to be logged on as root. What I do with Windows XP, and also my recommendation to whoever needs to use an Administrator Account, is to always have a good and up to date anti-virus, firewall software and anti-adware/spyware. And of course, always use good judgment. Unless you are expecting the file, never run any files you receive as e-mail attachments, even if you know the person sending it. Be careful with suspicious sites, be careful with what you download. You know, just use good sense.

Answer 3

I know of only two ways out of this. One is to reinstall, and two is a program called Winterminals. You boot off the disk and then you can go in and change any user accounts password. There are though lost password utilities out there, but I've never used them. Search the net for Winterminals and see what you can find. Hope this helps!