As long as you have your Windows XP CD, you can get back into your system using a simple but effective method made possible by a little known access hole in Windows XP.Just follow the following simple steps.
Step 1:
Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable, as it should be, and that you have your bios set to boot from CD. If not, you will need to change that.)
Step 2:
Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your CD Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from CD” and press Enter
Step 3:
Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now
Step 4:
The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.
Step 5:
The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair. It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it” Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.
Step 6:
Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.
Step 7:
Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically, you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”
Step 8:
During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.
Step 9:
Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.
Step 10:
At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Ohhh yes ! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.
Step 11:
Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt. Select the user account then uncheck “Users must enter username and password” then Apply. No other changes are required. If this option is not available, please refer to step 15.
Step 12:
At some stages during this process, your mouse may not be functional. Simply use the TAB key instead.
Step 13:
After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).
Step 14:
Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.
Step 15:
Even though you selected not to use a password and are still receiving the Login box, go to Start=> Run, then enter control userpasswords2 and continue with the final tasks as described in step 11.
And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel install after making the changes and
expect to logon with your new password. Canceling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.
expect to logon with your new password. Canceling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.
Ok, now that your logon problem is (hopefully) fixed, you should make a point to prevent it from ever happening again by creating a Password Reset Disk. This is a floppy disk you can use in the event you ever forget your log on password. It allows you to set a new password.
Here's how to create one if your computer is NOT on a domain:
Step 1:
Go to the Control Panel and open up User Accounts.
Step 2:
Choose your account (under Pick An Account to Change) and under Related Tasks, click "Prevent a forgotten password". This will initiate a wizard.
Step 3:
Click Next and then insert a blank formatted floppy disk into your A: drive.
Step 4:
Click Next and enter your logon password in the password box.
Step5:
Click Next to begin the creation of your Password disk.
Step 6:
Once completed, label and save the disk to a safe place
How to Log on to your PC Using Your Password Reset Disk?
Start your computer and at the logon screen, click your user name and leave the password box blank or just type in anything. This will bring up a Logon Failure box and you will then see the option to use your Password Reset disk to create a new password. Click it which will initiate the Password Reset wizard.
Insert your password reset disk into your floppy drive and follow the wizard which will let you choose a new password to use for your account.
Note: If your computer is part of a domain, the procedure for creating a password disk is different. Remember do not do any harm to your buddies but survive from any critical situations. Later on I'm going explain you to some password hacking tool and methods. See you then!
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1 comments:
Actually your way is not simple. If you really want to reset your Windows XP admin password, you can try Anmosoft Windows Password Reset Pro
October 16, 2013 at 1:02 AMPost a Comment