how do i find out my password ..........?

Question

.......in case i forget the windows loggin password which appears first thing when i start the computer.....is there any way to find that out?

Answer 1

If you have your Windows CD that you get to recover, etc.. then it shouldn't be too hard. This is for Windows XP, assuming you have it, and I think it works for others as well.

Here’s how with a step-by-step description of the initial Repair process included for newbie’s.

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.

tested the above on Windows XP Pro with and without SP1 and also used this method in a real situation where someone could not remember their password and it worked like a charm to fix the problem. This security hole allows access to more than just user accounts. You can also access the Registry and Policy Editor, for example. And its gui access with mouse control. Of course, a Product Key will be needed to continue with the Repair after making the changes, but for anyone intent on gaining access to your system, this would be no problem.

And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel install after making the changes and expect to logon with your new password.

Cancelling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.

Next time make a PASSWORD RESET DISk!!!

Answer 2

You said in case so you havent forgot it ...this is a better way to recover your password in case you lose it so you sont have to reinstall your OS. this only applies to Windows XP.

To create a password reset disk

The Forgotten Password Wizard helps you create a password reset disk that you can use to recover your user account and personalized computer settings if you forget your password.

If you have a computer administrator account

1.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.

2.
Click your user name.

3.
Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.

4.
In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.


If you have a limited account

1.
Open User Accounts in Control Panel.

2.
Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.

3.
In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

Answer 3

In Windows XP, on the login screen, hold Ctrl+Alt+Delete and then you will be able to access the Administrator Account. The user name is either admin or administrator and leave the passsword blank. If you have saved documents in the 'My Documents' folder of the other account, you might not be able to access this folder.

Answer 4

Hi.... reboot your pc hit f8 immediately and it should take you to a screen where you select safe mode startup once you select it will take you int a screen which reads Sytem Administrator click on that and "IF" it is unlocked you will be able to get into windows. Then you will hit START,CONTROL PANEL, got to USER ACCOUNTS , and proceed to change or delete user account passwords, good luck let me know if it works....l8tz