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    Help - Can't log in XP (deleted my password)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kns, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Yesterday I deleted my XP login password, also changed user name. Now I can't log on any more. I had thought if I deleted the password then I would not need password to log on, but now I just can't log on without a password. I also tried typing "administrator" in the user name, still doesn't work. Please help... Thanks.
     
    kns, Jun 26, 2009
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  2. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    Try typing in 'Administrator' in the user name, without a password. Then go to the User Account's control panel and select "Remove password" for your regular account, or change it to a new one if you want.
     
    dbam987, Jun 26, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Microsoft has an in-depth explanation here:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

    Saying that, this thread is gonna be closed real soon. NBR does not like to talk about Security bypassing/recovery, official or not.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 26, 2009
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yep. We do not allow discussion of bypassing security measures for any reason. Please refer the Microsoft article for assistance.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 26, 2009
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