Re: computer administrator password lock out

From: Bruce Chambers <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 08:54:17 -0600

nia998 wrote:

pleas help...i am the computer administrator and can't remember my password so i can get to the start menu...please tell me how i can override and create a new password.

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

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