Re: Passwords

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Katie wrote:

I haven't used my personal computer since college in May. Now
after the summer i forgot my password to log on to windows xp.
Is there a way I can over-ride my old password so i can get on?

Hi,

Try to log on with the builtin Administrator user:

How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305


If you have a password issue, you might try to reset the local
Administrator password with one of the methods mentioned here
(you might need to create the boot cd/floppy on another computer):

http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm




--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
.

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