I am the only account on my pc and i have forgotten my password, i also have no xp install disk.

Question

Can someone plz help its desperate.

Answer 1

Yes, Linux can help! This nifty little Linux-based tool can clear any Windows XP password, thus allowing you to logon:

http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/

Answer 2

Windows XP includes a hidden Administrator account that can be used for problems with other accounts. You can access it by restarting the computer into safe mode.

First, restart the computer. As it starts, keep pressed the F8 key (some computers instead require the Delete or Esc key). Instead of the familiar Windows screen, you'll see a text-only Advanced Options Menu. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode. Then press Enter.

Select the Administrator account. By default on most computers, it requires no password. Once logged in, you can change the password of the account you normally use.

To make the change, click Start,Run. In the box, type - control userpasswords2 -  and click OK. Select your normal account name in the list. Click the Reset Password button. You'll be prompted for a new password. You can restart the computer and use the new password on your normal account.

If you're completely locked out of your computer, you'll need programs

like Login Recovery, FastCrack, NT Password and Registry Editor. Each one is free. They make use of boot disks that you can download to a floppy or burn to CD. Run one of them and follow the instructions.

Once you've got access to your computer, set a new password through Windows. To do it, click Start, Control Panel. Double click User Accounts. Select your account and click "Change my password." You'll be prompted for a new password.

Answer 3

go in to safe mode (f5 i think) start up in safe mode when it come up go to sign in as admin go to control acounts and delete the user password or change it the reboot.

Answer 4

I had the SAME problem.

I went on YOUTUBE of all places and typed in "window hack" or "xp hack"  & you'll get thousands of videos explaining all types of stuff.  Look for the one's that say "password hack" but...

...theres so many it's hard to pick which is best & some are bullsh*t so dont do just any.

I used one called   "How Hack And Crack A Windows Xp Password Part 2 Easy Way!!!"

I dont know if it will work for you but it did for me

You could also follow "Azrael"'s step by step guide. That dude explained it simple enough for ANYONE to figure it out.

Answer 5

Reboot the computer into safe mode. When in safe mode, you have the option to log on with the account 'Administrator'. From there, you can remove the password from your main account, and reset it.

To boot into safemode, press F8 (press it several times to make sure) when your computer has just restarted.