Re: locked out of my pc

peony wrote:
My evil roommate has locked me out of my own computer. Now when I turn on my pc there is a pop up that requires me to sign in with a username and password. I cant login because I dont know what username or password she used.

She is gone on vacation for 2 weeks and I cant wait that long before getting into my pc. I'm desparate for help! I couldnt find anything in the online help section so I'm hoping I can get some advice from this forum.

Thanks in advance


Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account(s) and use Start > Run > "control userpasswords2" to modify the desired account(s). By design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of WinXP Home is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login dialog box.

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;Q321305

Failing that, Linux-based password cracking utilities abound on the Internet, freely available to anyone who can use Google.


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