Password+lost+forgotten

Password lost/forgotten

Password protection is designed to prevent bypassing for obvious reasons. You will be able to reset your password if you previously created a password reset disk for the computer, or if you're able to log on as an administrator (then you can reset the password for other accounts). Or if someone else has an admin account on the computer, he/she can change your password. Otherwise, the official word is that you will have to reinstall XP.  