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I have an old computer that I have not used for about four years.I am trying to use it now but I forgot the password to start it.When I connect,it prompts me to enter my password.I have tried all my passwords but none seems to be working.Someone told me to press F1 or F2 immediately the computer is startin to reset the password.
Can anybody tell me the best way?

2007-12-21 02:27:06 · 3 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Computers & Internet Other - Computers

3 answers

If that computer has Windows Xp on it...try this.
1. Restart computer and wait for the password request to show up.

2. Press Ctrl, Alt, Delete keys twice. A new log in screen will appear.

3. Erase the user name(upper box) Type Administrator in it's place.

4. Erase the password(lower box) leave that box blank. Press enter

5. A welcome screen appears and you are now logged into a new user account with Administrative privileges.

6. Click START, CONTROL PANEL, USER ACCOUNTS, USER ACCOUNTS again.

7. A page will appear with a list of all User Accounts on that computer including the new one you just created. Click on the account you wish to remove/change password press ENTER.

8. Click the remove password option...press ENTER. Follow any remaining instructions. That's it!

2007-12-21 02:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by havetowait 5 · 0 0

Help with a lost Windows password
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.

2007-12-21 10:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0 1

First, boot the computer in safe mode by pressing ESC,del,or F1, select safe mode from the list of options. Once you have access to the computer go to the windows folder and delete the .pwl file. Then reboot, windows should not ask you for a password as .pwl is the PassWordLog file.

2007-12-21 10:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by a4flusher 2 · 0 0

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