I have Windows XP with Administrator as user. I tried logging into the system, but after 3 failed attempts, am now locked out.
How do I get back in?
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migrated from serverfault.com Jul 30 '09 at 13:44
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Well, my easiest suggestion would be to boot into safe mode (F8 during bootup before beep) and log onto the hidden administrator account and reset your own user password. Otherwise, there's support.microsoft.com/kb/321305 or askvg.com/how-to-reset-recover-forgotten-windows-nt-2000-xp-2003-administrator-password/ Or you can even try OphCrack if you're feeling up to it (ophcrack.sourceforge.net/) |
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The Offline NT Password Editor lets you reset both the password, and the account's locked out status from a liveCD. It's included in UBCD and SysRecCD if you have those, or you can download it from the site. |
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Use ERD Commander CD. Boot from it and you can reset the Administrator password. |
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I have used both OphCrack and ERD Commander. OphCrack is a fairly large download and may take around 30 minutes to display all local passwords on the machine. |
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