Forgot Ur Administrator Password!
Can't Log On to Windows XP?
If that's your only problem, then you probably have
nothing to worry about. 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.
you can easily change or wipe out your Administrator
password for free during a Windows XP Repair. Here's
how with a step-by-step description of the initial
Repair process included for newbie's.
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)
2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to
your cd Typically, it will be "Press any key to boot
from cd"
3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate
that Setup is inspecting your system and loading
files.
4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press
ENTER to Setup Windows now
5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to
accept it.
6. 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.
7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks
and then start copying files which can take several
minutes.
8. 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"
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter.
Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your
User Accounts in the Control Panel.
12. 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 and choose to log on without being asked for
password. After you've made your changes close the
windows, exit the command box and continue on with the
Repair (have your Product key handy).
13. 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.
It has been tested on Windows XP Pro with and without
SP1 and also has been used in a real situation where
someone could not remember their password and it
worked like a charm to fix the problem. This security
hole allows access to more than just user accounts.
You can also access the Registry and Policy Editor,
for example. And its gui access with mouse control. Of
course, a Product Key will be needed to continue with
the Repair after making the changes, but for anyone
intent on gaining access to your system, this would be
no problem.
And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel
install after making the changes and expect to logon
with your new password.
Cancelling will just result in Setup resuming at
bootup and your changes will be lost.
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