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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: Linda22 on January 19, 2010, 11:29:29 PM

Title: VERY wondered how to recover or reset a forgotten password in WindowsXP?
Post by: Linda22 on January 19, 2010, 11:29:29 PM

Hello everyone.

My sister went on my computer while I was away and she's not too smart with computers and she changed all my passwords, for the main admin account, and administrator; I was wondering if there is anyway I can find out what they are? or can delete the account without having the reinstall windows. Right now I'm on a guest's account but I can't really do anything with it.

So if someone could please help I would be greatful.
Please and thankyou. :)

Title: Re: VERY wondered how to recover or reset a forgotten password in WindowsXP?
Post by: Geek-9pm on January 20, 2010, 01:08:46 AM

No.  :(
Here is the reason.
A savvy user will do all the safeguards to prevent others from getting into the system. That would include allowing only a guest account available.  But a careless person who does not know much might change a few things, but not all the passwords.

Is sounds like you sister knows what she is doing  and really wants to keep you out.
What did you do to get here so mad?

Title: Re: VERY wondered how to recover or reset a forgotten password in WindowsXP?
Post by: BC_Programmer on January 20, 2010, 02:08:58 AM

you might want to apologize for that time you gave a mohawk to her cat.

Title: Re: VERY wondered how to recover or reset a forgotten password in WindowsXP?
Post by: Allan on January 20, 2010, 05:47:52 AM

A repair install will reset the admin password.

Title: Re: VERY wondered how to recover or reset a forgotten password in WindowsXP?
Post by: doctormrli on January 22, 2010, 02:03:08 AM

dont worry. I am sure it is a simple problem.

I know a windows security blog (http://www.blog.windowspasswordsrecovery.com/) which has many methods or tools to reset forgotton windows password.

you can get help from it.

good luck.