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For some reason I forgot my password on my computer in order to login. Is there is way I can change it or possibly retrive it back. please let e know what can I do in order to fix this problem.
 
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Windows XP?
 
From a command prompt (C:) , type Net User - that will give you the name of the users.
Then, type Net User (user name) *
That will get you a prompt to type a new password.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by 3rd_and_Long:

Windows XP?
 
From a command prompt (C:) , type Net User - that will give you the name of the users.
Then, type Net User (user name) *
That will get you a prompt to type a new password.

 

3rd and Long,

 I did this for the hell of it and got few things, can you tell me what they are?

first line: administrator      aspnet                   bobby t

2nd line: guest                 help assistant        support_38945a0

 

is that 6 differnt users or only 2?  adminstrator and guest 

 
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6 different users. Some accounts may be disabled, some may have different privileges.
 
 
 
Now type ---
 
Net User administrator *
 
It will tell you to enter a new password. Then it will tell you to re-enter the password. That's all there is to it.
 
Restart the computer, log in as administrator with the new password.
 
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3rd and Long,
 Am the only one whos uses this computer, so how can i have 6 differnt accounts?  How do i find these accounts on my computer?
People arent hacking my computer are they?
 
Thanks for info
CD
 
 
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The only non-standard account there is bobby t, the others are all either built into windows or are support accounts from the manufacturer.
 
 
You are fine.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by 3rd_and_Long:

The only non-standard account there is bobby t, the others are all either built into windows or are support accounts from the manufacturer.
 
 
You are fine.

 

Thank you for the answer, feel better now.

cd

 
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Hey 3rd and long thanks for the support. yes my computer runs XP.
 
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Glad I could help.
 
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Hey 3rd & long I tried what you have mentioned but I dont think there is an admin password. I have set a owners password to it. So, when I turn the computer on right away the icon comes up with my name on it and on the buttom of the icon is a password box. Does this make sence of what I am talking about here. I didnt set au an administartive password it the owners password I believe. Please let me know what i can do.
 
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You can do the same thing, just instead of changing the administrator password, change the password of the username that you created (the one you see when the computer starts)
 
Start the computer in safe mode (press F8 right after you turn it on)
When Windows loads you should be able to get in as Administrator since you have no password on that account. Once you are in, go to start, run. Type cmd in the run box, that gets you to a dos screen. Type the following --
 
Net User (the user name you created) and *  --- should look like this, I'll use administrator as an example
 
Net User administrator *
 
That will give you a prompt to type a new password, do it twice.
 
Let me know if that works, I'll be out tonight so I'll check back tomorrow.
 
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by 3rd_and_Long:

6 different users. Some accounts may be disabled, some may have different privileges.
 
 
 
Now type ---
 
Net User administrator *
 
It will tell you to enter a new password. Then it will tell you to re-enter the password. That's all there is to it.
 
Restart the computer, log in as administrator with the new password.

Is there anything else I can do if I type that in and I'm not prompted to enter a password?

 
 
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I doubt this is the case, but figured I would ask the original poster if he encrypts his files through windows.  If so, be sure to have a backup of your encryption keys if you are going to use this method of resetting your password through a different user account on the computer.
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