On windows xp administrator has lost password-how do they get in2 computer?

Question

adminastrator has lost password on computer which is run by windows what is the solution to get around this.

Answer 1

TRy to boot in safe mode.If that doesnt work,the I dont know of an easy way to get into it.

Answer 2

Free password reset utility if the other methods suggested here do not work-

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

This will reset the password and your old password will not be recoverable. Resetting the password will render any encrypted file unusable unless you have the public and private keys available.

Free password files reader-

http://www.loginrecovery.com/

This method does not remove access to encrypted files.

This advice is given to allow you access to machines you have a legal right to. Accessing somebody else’s machine without their permission using either of these methods is illegal in most countries and could render you liable to prosecution.

Answer 3

1 you could try to remove the CMOS battery for a few minutes.. that'll make it forget the settings

2 Reset the JP18 jumper to position 2-3.

3 or u can go to the BIOS page and click Maintenance

Set Clear Password to Yes. and i hope that will do it  

Answer 4

Windows 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, repeatedly press 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" (without the quotes) 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 software. Such services include Login Recovery, FastCrack, and NT Password and Registry Editor. Each is free. They make use of boot disks that you can download to a floppy or burn to CD. Of course, you'll have to use some other computer to do the downloading.

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.

You'll also have the opportunity to enter a password reminder. It should trigger your memory if you ever forget your password. But the reminder should not be descriptive enough to allow others to determine your password.

Answer 5

I hope what Ron M as told you works.

I had this happen to me last week and had to call out a computer expert. He had to bring a disc to sort it. Cost me £25.

Answer 6

yer agree with above safe mode

Answer 7

Try to boot in safe mode.

If it does not work try this

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