How do you get into a locked Windows XP?

That means that you can start your computer with this account, open the Control Panel to reset your forgotten Windows XP password in Safe Mode.

1. Boot your computer and immediately press on the F8 key repeatedly until your computer displays the boot menu.
2. With the arrow keys, choose Safe Mode and press the Enter key.

What is the default Windows XP administrator 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.

How do you unlock a password protected computer?

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to unlock the computer. Type the logon information for the last logged on user, and then click OK. When the Unlock Computer dialog box disappears, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log on normally.

How do you reset a forgotten password?

If you can log into another account with administrative rights, you can reset your forgotten password easily: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run box. Type netplwiz and press Enter. User Accounts window will open up. Select the account you have forgotten the password for, and then click Reset Password button.

How do you reset your password on Windows XP?

Resetting the Password Open Start . Click the Windows logo (or Start on Windows XP) in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click Run…. It’s an envelope icon on the right side of the Start window. Type in cmd. This is the command to open Command Prompt. Click OK. It’s at the bottom of the Run window. Enter the password reset command.

Can’t Remember Windows XP password?

Reset Windows XP Password with Windows Password Recovery Tool Download, install and launch the Windows Password Recovery Tool on an accessible computer (Not the locked one). Burn a password reset disk with Windows Password Recovery Tool. Insert the created password reset disk into the lock computer and boot the computer from it, then Windows Password Recovery Tool will run on your locked computer and

How do you recover a lost administrator password?

Steps to Recover Windows Administrator Password: Start by downloading and installing Password Recovery Bundle to another computer. Note: The trial version lets you boot off a CD/USB and sees user accounts on your locked PC, but it will not let you reset the password. Once the program is installed, launch it.