Resetting+Your+XP+Password

Resetting Your XP Password

Forgetting Passwords is a common place thing in this modern world Fortunately with online web pages they will after asking a couple of security questions provide the answer or allow you to create a new one. Sadly if we forget the Password for XP there is no one to ask.

It can happen and does S*** Here follows a solution to your quandary:- Windows XP, you need to start in Safe Mode. Reboot your computer and repeatedly hit the F8 key on your keyboard.

The old DOS type screen will display ( i.e. Black with White text.)

Ensure the Safe Mode option is highlighted usually the top of the list, and press Enter.

When the log in screen appears, log in to your Administrator account.

A dialogue box will then appear, notifying you that your computer is running in Safe Mode. Select Yes

You should also notice that your resolution is more than a little distorted. Worry not it will go back to normal after you reboot again.

Next, select File > Control Panel. Double click on the User Accounts icon, which looks like a couple of people standing close together.

All of the accounts on your computer will be displayed. Select the account you would like to remove the password from.

Then select the “ Remove the Password “ link.

In order to add a new password, you select the “Create a Password “ link. In order not to be troubled with this problem again write it down and put it in a safe place ( Not as a * .doc file in the computer, why because how will you view it if you cannot open the computer that is why.)  