Connection impossible XPM user forgot password

I forgot the xpmuser password, I can't log in mode xpmuser now

How can I have restored the old password or how do I reset the password.

What happens if the reset password still unable to connect xpmuser breaks down?

Please suggest something needs to be done.

Hi Ansari,

Thank you for the question to Microsoft Community. I'll give my best to help you.

From your problem description, I understand that you forgot the password for the XP MODE and you are unable to connect.

You can perform the methods suggested below and check if they will help you solve the problem.

Method 1: Disable the integration features and check if it helps.

Here's how:

a. you can click Démarrer\Tous Programmes\Windows PC\Windows virtual Virtual PC.

b. right-click Windows XP Mode and select the settings to verify the settings.

c. can use username XPMUser without a password and logs that you.

I would also suggest that temporarily disable you the integration features to check if the Windows XP Mode can be started normally.

Method 2: Try to leave the section blank password and see if the XPMUSER can be accessed.

If the problem persists, you can try to access Windows XP Mode with the default account named "Administrator". This account appears when we get into Safe Mode. By default, there is no password for this account, and the password is determined when you set up the Windows XP Mode. We can use this account to reset the password of the other accounts password.

To do this, follow the steps below:

a. start by disabling the integration features.

b. restart the Windows XP Mode. When the Boot Menu appears on startup, press F8. (Continue to press the F8 key until the Windows Startup menu is displayed.)

(c) in the Options Menu Windows, advanced mode without failure and C:.

d. Ouvrezunesession Windows by using the administrator account and the password.

NOTE: The password is empty by default unless you already set a password.

e. after the connection mode safe, click 'Start', go to 'Run', type "nusrmgr.cpl" (without the quotes) and press ENTER.

f. choose the user you want to change and click 'Reset password'. Set a new password.

g. click "Advanced" tab, click on the button "Advanced".

h. click "users". The choice of the user you want to edit in the right pane. It to the right and click on "Properties".

i. check the box 'Password never expires'. Click on 'OK '.

j. then, leave the settings and restart Windows XP Mode to normal mode.

You can check the link for the guidelines to re-create the account below: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7

Note: Microsoft cannot help you recover passwords for Microsoft who are lost or forgotten products. You can go through the article below.

"Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"
 
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

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