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    Forgotten admin password on XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AirSinner, May 27, 2010.

  1. AirSinner

    AirSinner Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm trying to fix someones old HP Lappy running XP Pro. I'm able to boot to the disk but I can't run a Repair because it needs a password is there anyway around this? Thanks.
     
    AirSinner, May 27, 2010
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    sorry mate, but we are not allowed to discuss how to break or circumvent passwords according to the forum rules. :(
     
    Tinderbox (UK), May 27, 2010
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  3. AirSinner

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    Meh its okay I figured it out. I just don't know XP at all.
     
    AirSinner, May 27, 2010
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