Forgot the password to my computer?

Question

I set up an administrator account on my computer a while back, and I cannot remember the password? Is there a way to bypass it and change it?....or something?

Answer 1

on xp, yes, go to safe mode. on vista you're screwed, you can reinstall windows, only option

Answer 2

If you have lost or forgetten the XP administrator password, first reboot Windows XP in safe mode by re-starting the computer and pressing F8 repeated as the computer starts up. Then (in safe mode) click Start and then click Run. In the open box type "control userpasswords2" without the quotes.

You will now have access to all the user accounts, including the administrators account and will be able to reset the lost password.

Just click the administrators user account, and then click Reset Password.

You will need to add a new password in the New password and the Confirm new password boxes, and confirm by clicking OK.

All done, you have recovered the lost administrators password!

Answer 3

Why don't you ask your Mom what it is ?--hehe

                                             +++Spock+++

Answer 4

First off, is this thee ONLY account you have on the machine?

Do you have multiple account?

If you have multiple, you will be able to log on with one of the other ones and reset your password (much easier).

Otherwise, your going to need to follow the instructions posted on this site -

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/05/27...

Edit - Even on Vista, there are ways of using a Linux boot disk and resetting passwords!!!