On Aug 28, 4:51 pm, KenP <K...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Only problem is no matter how I start PC (Start Mode or ???), it does not
> come up to any screen but Log On To Windows window and I've tried every combo
> I can think of and can't get logged on.
> KenP
>
> "smlunatick" wrote:
> > On Aug 28, 2:53 pm, KenP <K...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > > Does anyone know whether or not running a repair from the CD will reset the
> > > LOGON password? I've tried everything to get around my forgotten password but
> > > nothing works to-date. Any other suggestions will be appreciated.
>
> > > KenP
>
> > No, it will not. Repair will fix only the files that are found from
> > comparing with the ones on the CD. Passwords are not in any files on
> > the CD.
>
> > You will need to locate some type of password reset CD tool. This
> > would be a Linux boot CD with the tools for accessing the user
> > accounts / password and give you the possibility to change / remove
> > password.
>
> > Also, you might want to try to use the standard built-in Administrator
> > account. Every XP has this standard account and if you were using a
> > separate account that you lose the password, this account will allow
> > your to change passwords.
Safe Mode should display more than one account. Administrator account
is usually a "blank" password on most set ups.
