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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: gnewhart on December 23, 2010, 08:32:41 AM

Title: How do I reset password under Administrator?
Post by: gnewhart on December 23, 2010, 08:32:41 AM

I am trying to sign in as Administrator. I tried leaving the Password blank but no go. Tried a number of passwords and none work (I set up my HP Pavillion laptop with Windows XP (have updated to service pak 2) over 4 years ago and cannot find the password I used.

Can you tell me how to reset the password for my Administrator account?

Thank you for your help!!!! ???

Title: Re: How do I reset password under Administrator?
Post by: Salmon Trout on December 23, 2010, 08:56:36 AM

You've forgotten a password you have been using for 4 years?

Title: Re: How do I reset password under Administrator?
Post by: Allan on December 23, 2010, 08:57:22 AM

http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=forgot+administrator+password&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS369US309&ie=UTF-8&aq=0&oq=forgot+ad

Title: Re: How do I reset password under Administrator?
Post by: gold on December 23, 2010, 09:26:08 AM

I can say I consistently use this utility with success.  I will not tell you how to use it, there are comprehensive instructions at the link provided.

http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/