how do you get your windows password if you forgot it?

Question

my aunt has a dell computer, and they told her to go online and retrieve it that way, but she isnt able to figure out how to get it. the problem is that since you cant remember her windows password, she cant gain access to windows at all..which creates a bit of a problem. any help much appreciated. thankz

Answer 1

If you have lost or forgetten the XP administrator password, first reboot Windows XP in safe mode by re-starting the computer and pressing F8 repeated as the computer starts up. Then (in safe mode) click Start and then click Run. In the open box type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes.

You will now have access to all the user accounts, including the administrators account and will be able to reset the lost password.

Just click the administrators user account, and then click Reset Password.

You will need to add a new password in the New password and the Confirm new password boxes, and confirm by clicking OK.

All done, you have recovered the lost adminitrators password!

Answer 2

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 3

Windows Password Resetter - http://tinyurl.com/fj5kMH5Jqa

Answer 4

you can take it to a technician and i think they might have a disk that can bypass all windows passwords. also when you turn on the computer when you turn on the computer watch for a boot screen option. itll tell you to hit F8 or F12 or something like that to go to boot screen. go to it and boot up in safe mode. on some computer windows comes configured so that there is an admin you can log on that doesnt have a password. it will appear as a log in option when you boot in safe mode and you could log on to that and just delete the other accoutn and make a new one. other than that you could reformat the computer.

Answer 5

u just reload the operating system with an operating system cd they uasully sell on ebay for $50

Answer 6

did ur aunt not do this thing when she was signin in 4 the 1st tme it cums up wats ur password then underneath tht question it cums up if u 4get ur password wat ques do u want. then when u sign in n 4get ur password underneath it says forgot ur password clik on it n answer the question. if u no wat am tokin bout. hope this helps xxx

Answer 7

call microsoft up and tell them the situation they will walk you through it step by step.