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« on: April 16, 2009, 07:35:57 PM »
[Please help! I'm using windows xp. I changed my logon password then forgot what it was. I can't get into the control panel because I can't logon.

I don't have a "password recovery disk or cd" so I'm stuck "not being able to use my computer at all. Is there any way I can bypass the logon screen and get into my computer?

Short of reinstalling my op system can I get into my computer. I went to the bios but the boot order is already on "CD/IDEI" as the first boot order. I don't know what else I can do ... please help!!!
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2009, 07:49:20 PM »
I don't know how to do this but this happened on my laptop and I had to call a local tech guy who had a special disk he inserted that allowed him to sneak in through safe mode (I believe) and it allowed me to go into the control panel and delete the forgotten password.  It cost me $40 to have him come to me and do this.  I hope you can find a free solution but I needed it done quickly so I went onto craigslist and looked for a reputable repair guy and took my chances.  Good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2009, 07:20:18 AM »
[size=10pt]You can the following to get to your windows xp, and then change your password.

Once you are asked to type the password, do the following using your KEYBOARD :

hit the the following buttons successively :  (CRTL) + (ALT) + (DELETE)

You should see another window asks you for username and password, then type the FOLLOWING :

Administrator


It should works :)[/size]
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« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2009, 07:30:13 AM »
Boot into Safe Mode [tap F8 key when system boots] / choose Safe Mode / choose Administrator.  By default the administrator accounts does not have a password / hit
"Enter"/ that should get you into the OS / change your password from User Accounts in Control Panel / WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD  :o

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« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2009, 08:31:31 AM »
I have a program that deletes xp passwords and it works half the time for vista.
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« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2009, 09:21:21 AM »
Computer Hope Admin.......Is it permitted to post a link for a program to assist here or is it against forum rules.
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« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2009, 10:17:00 AM »
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Is it permitted to post a link for a program to assist here or is it against forum rules.

Not allowed to post any cracking, haxing or bypassing security tools/links here.

Safe mode works if you didnt set a password after XP install. If you set a password the first time the Administrator password is also default to the first User password you chose.
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« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2009, 11:04:13 AM »
Quote from: Lumpy Hippo on April 17, 2009, 08:31:31 AM
I have a program that deletes xp passwords and it works half the time for vista.
I have a program that pretends to care.

Difference being that I wrote it, and it's not infested with trojans.
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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2009, 09:45:58 PM »
Semebody's written a whole page on how to unlock your operating system if you've forgotten your password, so check out this link and instructions listed....

http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2009, 12:17:21 AM »
Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 17, 2009, 11:04:13 AM
I have a program that pretends to care.

Difference being that I wrote it, and it's not infested with trojans.

right...
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« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2009, 10:15:12 AM »
thank you for your agreement, which I find somewhat odd since I was responding to your post with a snarky comment.
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« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2009, 05:33:29 PM »
Quote from: BC_Programmer on April 18, 2009, 10:15:12 AM
thank you for your agreement, which I find somewhat odd since I was responding to your post with a snarky comment.

it was sarcasm or at best I was confused.... you know how austin powers says it... I guess what I meant was

"Riiiiight....?"
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« Reply #12 on: April 18, 2009, 06:44:40 PM »
i need to keep my mojo on ....  :P
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« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2009, 11:05:26 AM »
Quote from: Lumpy Hippo on April 18, 2009, 05:33:29 PM
it was sarcasm or at best I was confused.... you know how austin powers says it... I guess what I meant was

"Riiiiight....?"

I know, I was just being a pain,  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2009, 11:23:26 AM »
Quote from: Karnac on April 17, 2009, 09:21:21 AM
Computer Hope Admin.......Is it permitted to post a link for a program to assist here or is it against forum rules.

It's a controversial topic. Basically it's up to you if you want to help or not. Just don't advise on any illegal or immoral practice to get a lost password. Or just simply send them here -> Lost or forgotten Windows password.

Does everyone see that the OP has not been back for 3 days now?
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« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2009, 05:24:47 AM »
Quote from: evilfantasy on April 19, 2009, 11:23:26 AM
Does everyone see that the OP has not been back for 3 days now?

Yeah he's been too busy accessing all the neighbors comps while they are away  ;D
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« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2009, 08:50:01 AM »
Quote from: mroilfield on April 20, 2009, 05:24:47 AM
Yeah he's been too busy accessing all the neighbors comps while they are away  ;D

Thank you. My first smile of this week ;D
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« Reply #17 on: April 20, 2009, 08:56:56 AM »
Since this has ran it's course i'm closing it.

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