Posted:
#1
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.
I forgot my admin password on my computer/help
Views: 1125
Posts: 13
Posted:
#3
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
Posted:
#4
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.
Posted:
#10
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.
thanks,
Posted:
#11
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.
Posted:
#12
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?
Hot Forum Topics
