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[ggc456742]

Is it possible to change or bypass the administrator password if you forget what it is?

 

[Drenlin]

Yes, but I don't remember how. I think it involves a linux disk...

 

[ggc456742]

Is it possible to do it without doing a complete restore? I don't want to lose or have to back up all my files.

 

[porterjw]

You do realize that since this can be used for malicious intent, you're not likely to get a How-To, right?

 

[Dystopia]

This would be against the rooles...

 

[NiwaStanley]

Well 1 OS its very easy ^_^

 

[linkin]

of you are using windows vista or windows 7 if you enter the password wrongly there is a little button that says reset password.

 

[Theblackoutow]

I believe if you boot in Safe Mode on Windows XP you can automatically log in as a default administrator account, which from their you can change any account.

 

[tremmor]

if that was the case then there is no sense in putting in a strong password. every computer i went on i would just reboot in safe mode.

 

[Theblackoutow]

I'm not sure, I thought you could? But I haven't dealt with XP in about 8 months.

 

[tremmor]

of you are using windows vista or windows 7 if you enter the password wrongly there is a little button that says reset password.

this applies to the admin that created the password recovery disk. i buy that. i my self have several admin accounts. they are backdoors and because mine might be corrupted. it happens. im positive.

 

[porterjw]

I guess the Forum Rules are guidelines then.

 

[tyttebøvs]

I believe if you boot in Safe Mode on Windows XP you can automatically log in as a default administrator account, which from their you can change any account.

Only if the account has a blank/known password.