how do you bypass the password on Microsoft 2000 Professional?

Question

I have a microsoft 2000 Professional and there is a password on it which is not allowing me to even get to the desktop. I need it off and then I need to know how to take it off PERIOD>>>>>>>

THANK YOU

Answer 1

http://www.instructables.com/id/E1RCJM6F1B3RBOU/?ALLSTEPS

Answer 2

Give this a try:

Help with a lost Windows password
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

Reinstall the operating system (Microsoft Windows 2000), or the software (Microsoft Office 2000 Professional).

Answer 4

Try going into safe mode
( on boot up tap either f5 or f8)
If the windows 2000 does not have service pack 4 installed someone who knows what they are doing can get in
If not and the sp4 is installed lots of luck.

Answer 5

when starting your computer, run in safe mode then you'll be able to login to a admin account without password, then create a new admin account there, then restart and run in normal mode then you'll be able to login.

it might be very laggy in safe mode but it won't take long.