I forgot my administrator password. How do I get it back with access to a limited account?

Question

I have an old computer, and am trying to install software so that I can use the internet with an adapter, but I need to type in an administrator password, which I forgot. Does anybody know how I can "break into" my old admin account and change the password so I can get the internet to work?

Answer 1

It helps if you mention what version of Windows you are running...

If your computer has XP, many times I can boot to save mode and get into the default Administrator account. Once I am in, I can remove passwords for any of the other accounts.

How to start in safe mode:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorial...

If that doesn't work, you have to download a utility that allows you to remove the password. Here are two (I used the NT Password and Registry Editor -- It worked perfectly)

Such services include Login Recovery, http://www.loginrecovery.com/ and NT Password and Registry Editor http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ Each is free.

Good luck

LKB

Answer 2

theres a program that will run you about 20 bucks called locksmith witch deletes all passcodes on your comp.