Windows XP Password problem

  1. #1
    miltdawg23 is offline Newbie

    Windows XP Password problem

    My nephew put in a password for my Mom on her computer. He forgot the password and we can not sign on to the computer. It gives a prompt user name (Nanna) and waits for the password. There is no hint given to try and remember the password. How can I bypass the password or add another user to be able to select who can use the computer. What are my options? I've tried F8 and seen where I could run it in safe mode. Please help if you can. Thank you,
    Milton
    Miltdawg23

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    brain_damage is offline D-A-L Team Member (UK)
    If you run in safe mode you should be able to log on as administrator and change the password of the account.............(as long as the admin account is not password protected)

    try this I hope it helps

  3. #3
    miltdawg23 is offline Newbie
    Thanks Jeff, I'll try it.

  4. #4
    Bear is offline D-A-L Elite Member
    The policy here at D-A-L is not to help with problems of this type. How do we know you aren't trying to get around the security setup of someone else's computer.

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    jephree is offline ¨*·.¸ «.·°·..·°·.» ¸.·*¨
    I have to agree with Bear's reply.

    In any case the only legitimate possibility has been mentioned so I will close this thread.

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