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**swifty7764** · 10-27-2009, 07:48 PM

I bought a computer at an auction and it's password protected. I would like to know how to start xp so that I can reset the password?

**chrishirst** · 10-27-2009, 07:52 PM

try to login as "administrator" with no password

**Hosting24** · 10-28-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

try to login as "administrator" with no password

He may need to boot computer in safe mode in order to do it.

**benedict65** · 10-29-2009, 10:48 AM

If the 2 suggestions didn't work try to buy an Operating System CD then FORMAT it.

**Hosting24** · 10-29-2009, 11:10 AM

Why format? Maybe he wants to access some data from that PC (like banking passwords, pr0n movies, sensitive family information, etc.)

**chrishirst** · 10-29-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hosting24

Why format? Maybe he wants to access some data from that PC (like banking passwords, pr0n movies, sensitive family information, etc.)

From the first post!!

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I bought a computer at an auction and it's password protected

**Hosting24** · 10-29-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm sure he wants to reset password just because of reasons I have posted previously

**chrishirst** · 10-29-2009, 11:31 AM

Rightio then!

**itbuzz** · 10-29-2009, 04:42 PM

Hosting24 suggestion worked for my PC.

thanks a lot buddy.

**weker** · 11-01-2009, 10:17 AM

You can reset the password with hirens boot cd. Google for download

**MDwebdev85** · 11-01-2009, 01:16 PM

or you can boot into linux, rename utilman.exe to utilman.old and copy cmd.exe to utilman.exe or do the same for any other app you can invoke before logon...

**airforce1** · 11-10-2009, 10:25 AM

I would use the Microsoft ERD Commander for this purpose. Boot with the CD and reset any passwords you want while keep the data on your HDD intact.

**jjames** · 11-26-2009, 12:01 AM

it is very much easy to bypass the windows xp password. boot your system in safe mode and then type the command "control userpasswords2" in Run prompt.
After that it will take you to System user setting where you can easily reset your user password and reboot the system to access your normal setting.

isn't too simple dude???/

**andrew_smith** · 11-26-2009, 03:31 AM

I think your account will be limited so Swithover from the welcome screen to to Administrators account and go to control panel and user accounts setting, from where you can reset the password!!

**Hosting24** · 11-30-2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jjames

it is very much easy to bypass the windows xp password. boot your system in safe mode and then type the command "control userpasswords2" in Run prompt.
After that it will take you to System user setting where you can easily reset your user password and reboot the system to access your normal setting.

isn't too simple dude???/

OK, and how could he access Run prompt if Windows is password protected?

**jamesmtss** · 12-01-2009, 08:51 AM

Thanks for all the responses in the thread. But james idea really worked for me.

Regards,
James

**SiberForum** · 12-01-2009, 09:00 AM

I suppose most of the suggested ways are can be used. I wonder why that was with password at all? I suppose the old owner should give that for you.

**Hosting24** · 12-01-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesmtss

Thanks for all the responses in the thread. But james idea really worked for me.

Regards,
James

Administrator account was not password protected and you were able to logon? "Smart" previous owner...