My goodness! You are still using Windows XP. My Oh my, and you have lost your password! Good grief! You must be making this stuff up. Sit back, relax, for there is no need for alarm since you don’t have to lose your data or get locked out. You don’t even need to have funny sounding tools to get back inside. All you need is your Windows XP installation CD and you are good to go. This method, however, works only for standalone computers and not those on a domain.
The first step is to put the CD in the tray and shut down your locked pc (Make sure you write the key on the CD elsewhere before putting it in). Reboot and wait for the prompt "press any key to boot from CD" Do exactly that then wait for the setup to copy files. Meanwhile just stare shamelessly at the blue screen. After some time the setup screen will appear. Choose to install Windows now.
Select F8 to accept the terms and conditions. Next is a screen with all the copies of windows you have installed. Move the Up and Down arrow keys to select your XP installation. If you only have one it is already selected. Press R to repair which will take another several minutes. You will be prompted to reboot or the system will reboot automatically after 15 seconds. Ignore the "press any key to boot from CD" prompt this time and let installation resume. The Installing windows screen will appear. This is our much awaited security hole. Keep your eyes on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the "Installing Devices" progress bar press SHIFT+F10.
A command prompt window materializes from nowhere with its characteristic black background and a blinking cursor. At this point you can start grinning as you type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila!! The user accounts dialog appears and you can remove your old password or create a new one for all the accounts on that computer. If you choose to create a new one you can also (optional) type "control userpasswords2" at the command prompt without the quotes to logon without entering your new password.
When you are satisfied with the changes you have made you can now close the windows and continue with the Repair. Have your key in hand. After the Repair you are now back in. All settings and programs should remain intact. However one side effect may decide to manifest i.e. the appearance may not be optimal in which case you just change the screen resolution or reinstall display drivers tasks equivalent to throwing stones at a monkey.
The first step is to put the CD in the tray and shut down your locked pc (Make sure you write the key on the CD elsewhere before putting it in). Reboot and wait for the prompt "press any key to boot from CD" Do exactly that then wait for the setup to copy files. Meanwhile just stare shamelessly at the blue screen. After some time the setup screen will appear. Choose to install Windows now.
Select F8 to accept the terms and conditions. Next is a screen with all the copies of windows you have installed. Move the Up and Down arrow keys to select your XP installation. If you only have one it is already selected. Press R to repair which will take another several minutes. You will be prompted to reboot or the system will reboot automatically after 15 seconds. Ignore the "press any key to boot from CD" prompt this time and let installation resume. The Installing windows screen will appear. This is our much awaited security hole. Keep your eyes on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the "Installing Devices" progress bar press SHIFT+F10.
A command prompt window materializes from nowhere with its characteristic black background and a blinking cursor. At this point you can start grinning as you type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila!! The user accounts dialog appears and you can remove your old password or create a new one for all the accounts on that computer. If you choose to create a new one you can also (optional) type "control userpasswords2" at the command prompt without the quotes to logon without entering your new password.
When you are satisfied with the changes you have made you can now close the windows and continue with the Repair. Have your key in hand. After the Repair you are now back in. All settings and programs should remain intact. However one side effect may decide to manifest i.e. the appearance may not be optimal in which case you just change the screen resolution or reinstall display drivers tasks equivalent to throwing stones at a monkey.
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