Re: administrator password



How can I gain access to a Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 computer if I forgot the administrator's password? How can I reset the administrator's password if I forgot it?
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]

karole wrote:

The administrator is the only way to access the computer. We had a death in the family and need to get information off the computer so we don't want to re format. Is there another way to get onto the computer without the password for the administrator?
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