How Do You Change A Windows XP Lost Password?
• When you installed Windows XP (or when the people who sold you the computer installed it), it created an administrative account automatically. This account has NO password by default, and can be used to access everything in the computer. By accessing it, you can change any password on the system. • Log out all limited user accounts. When a limited user account is logged in, it prevents you from accessing the classic log-in dialogue. • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL twice. Make sure you are at the log-in dialogue. When you do this, the screen will flicker, and you will see the classic log-in that existed on earlier versions of Windows. • Log in to the administrative account. Change the username in the dialogue to “Administrator”, and press ENTER or click OK. • Open up the command shell. Press START, click RUN, and type in CMD, press ENTER. This will bring up a window likely unfamiliar to you. This is the command line, it allows you to manage files or change settings without restriction (no restri
