:)How to log onto your XP computer when you've forgotten the password
We often get frantic pleas for help from computer users who have forgotten their passwords. If you forget the password to your XP user account, you may still be able to get back in. The easiest way is to use a password reset disk, but if you didn't create one, there's still hope:
1. Log onto the computer with the administrator account (or have someone who has the administrator password perform these steps).
2. Click Start | Run.
3. In the Run box, type control userpasswords2
4. Click OK.
5. Click the user account for which you've forgotten the password.
6. Click Reset Password.
7. Enter a new password, confirm it, and click OK.
There are a few caveats to keep in mind before using this procedure. With XP Pro, you'll no longer to be able to access encrypted files or encrypted email messages. With XP Home, or with Pro in a workgroup, you'll need to boot into safe mode before logging on with the administrator account.
