Forgotten user password account, cannot access PC

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• Lost access to the programs, not a virus or registry problem. Lost the rights to the user (?) but cannot access restore or modify user accounts

  1st, I tried almost every fix suggested on this relatively common problem with no joy.  It is not a virus, unless it's something very new not found by all the usual scanners.

  Only way to access the programs EXE is to run the command prompt by going to with CTRL - tour of the new task (run) in the Task Manager menu and then navigate to the appropriate directory and run the program from the command prompt.   Run virus checker and run various registry fixes recommended here with no joy.  Safe mode does not help with the launch of the EXE.

  Because I get the 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.  When I try to run an exe from a link, I think I have lost the user privileges.  But, since I can't change the accounts of users or the restore, I can't try to do anything there.

  This problem occurred after uninstalling several old unused programs followed by performing a disk defragmentation.  (everything is done using Microsoft System Tools).  PC worked after doing these things in vain after the next reboot.

  Curiously, I CAN start the web browser from the start menu to post this message.

  Another clue: I can't start programs by clicking on them, but I CAN run the program by opening a file type associated with this program, i.e., opening a file named text.doc will cause Word to open.

  I am a fairly experienced user, but I'm stumped.  Any suggestions?

  Found solution...

  Looked user accounts change program but cannot find or identify it was so impossible to try it.

  I was finally able to identify (in trial & error) the restore program and run it using the command window.

  The program (rstrui.exe) was found in C:\Windows\System32\Restore\rstrui.exe

  I was able to run and to restore to a date when this problem started and that fix.   Still don't know what was the problem of the root but happy to be able to fully use this PC back again.
   
  Thank you to everyone who made suggestions.

• forgotten user password to connect to the computer that works with Windows Vista Home

  version Windows vista home my daughter composed of a password that she can't remember now, we can't access the computer.  How to enter and reset this password without factory default and lose all the images and files?

  You can change your password to something that you remember another administrative user account. If you had only an administrative user account and you have forgotten the password, all is not lost. You can then follow the general recommendations for implementing user accounts in Vista that I will give you at the end of this post.

  All this requires a certain level of computer skills. You know better and that take the machine to a competent local computer tech (not a type of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad place) is the best solution for you.

  If you have an installation of Vista DVD (not a recovery DVDs), you can start the system with it. Select the default language, then select "repair your computer". Then select "Command Prompt". At the command prompt, type:

  NET user administrator / Active: Yes [press Enter]
  NET user [insert here the name of your user account] [insert the new password of user as 1234 here] [press Enter]

  [Note: do not enter the brackets!]

  Remove the installation DVD and restart the computer. Now, you will be able to connect to your user account by using the password that you set; for example, 1234.

  If you do not have a Vista installation DVD (only have a recovery disk), the computer mftr. may have given you the option to repair Vista (not a system recovery!) system in the diagnostic menu. This menu of diagnosis is the same one where you can choose Safe Mode. Get to this menu by repeatedly pressing the F8 key as the computer starts. If you do not have this option, you can make a bootable Vista file repair DVD in this link:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Note: All the Neosmart recovery disk downloads are torrent files. There is a good explanation of the torrent on the site Web of Neosmart files. You will need a torrent as muTorrent client to get the files. Torrent client will download the .iso file with which to create the bootable DVD. You will need to use third-party burning software such as Nero, Roxio or the free ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com ) to burn the image .iso image file, not in the form of data.

  Once you have fixed things, log on to the additional administrative account you will be made by the suggestions below and disable the administrator account integrated yet for security reasons:

  Start Orb > Search box > type: cmd
  When cmd appears in the above results, right-click and choose "Run as Administrator" [OK]. Now, you will get the command prompt. At the command prompt, type:

  NET user administrator / active: No. [Enter]

  Exit the command prompt.

  General recommendations for creating users in Vista:

  You absolutely don't want to have only one user account. As XP and all the other modern operating systems, Vista is a multi-user system with integrated system of accounts as default Administrator and comments. These accounts should be left alone because they are part of the structure of the operating system.

  In particular, you do not want one account user with administrative privileges on Vista because the administrator account integrated (normally only used in emergencies) is disabled by default. If you use as an administrator for your daily work, and this account is corrupt, things will be difficult.  It is not impossible to activate the built-in administrator to rescue things, but there may be more that you want to do. Better not to put you in a bad situation at first.

  The user account that is for your daily work must be a Standard user, with the extra administrative user (call it something like 'CompAdmin' or 'Tech' or similar) only it for elevation purposes. As a user Standard is recommended for security reasons and will help protect your computer against infections. After you have created "CompAdmin", connect to it and change your normal user account Standard. Then log on to your regular account.

  If you want to go directly to the desktop and ignore the Welcome screen with the icons of the user accounts, you can do this:

  Start Orb > Search box > type: netplwiz [Enter]
  Click continue (or provide an administrator password) when you are prompted by UAC

  Uncheck "users must enter a user name and password to use this computer". Select a user account to connect automatically by clicking on the account you want to highlight and press OK. Enter the password for this user account (when it exists) when you are prompted. Leave blank if there is no password (null). MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Forgotten user password

  Start-up of a 7 year old Dell with Windows XP desktop, but I don't remember my user password. How can I get around this?

  Start-up of a 7 year old Dell with Windows XP desktop, but I don't remember my user password. How can I get around this?

  Keep passwords secure - Microsoft on passwords strategy
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

  What to do if you forget your Windows password:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

• The user account cannot access the internet once parental used contract, even after you turn off the parental control

  I created a user account for my child. I am able to access the internet through firefox. Then I set the parental controls and can NOT access the internet more. I turn off parental controls for this user account. I still can't access the internet from this account.

  Parental control is a part of the operating system Windows and not Firefox. You can get help here: http://support.microsoft.com/ask-community/windows/

• New user account, cannot access documents

  You are using windows vista home, I opened a new account and left the old account as the administrator account.  Now, in the new user account, I don't have the documents.  How can I get new access to user account for all of the documents that were already on the computer?  Now, just the administrator can access them.

  You are using windows vista home, I opened a new account and left the old account as the administrator account.  Now, in the new user account, I don't have the documents.  How can I get new access to user account for all of the documents that were already on the computer?  Now, just the administrator can access them.

  In each user account, there is a PUBLIC folder.

  Public folders are open (accessible) to all users.

  Back to your admin account > transfer document files/records in the Public record > logon for the user account > go to the Public folder > you should see all the documents.

  How to "transfer" documents in the Public folder?
  You can use one of the following methods...

  1. drag and Drop option.

  2 copy and paste option.

  3. copy to or move to the right click options.

  * My favorite is the options copy to or Move To.

  If you don't have them in your context menu, here is the tutorial to add.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/89196-context-menu-add-copy-folder-move-folder.html
  A method is simpler.

• Standard user account cannot access the programs installed by administrators account

  I have a new Windows 7 computer. I installed various programs using the Administrators account, and then I created a Standard user account. When I login as a user standard I can't see all installed programs. Some are, some are not aware that I have nothing differently when I installed each program. I deleted the first standard user account and created a new standard user but still don't see not all installed programs.

  Thank you

  Claire

  When you have installed programs, perhaps you have chosen to install just for the first user. In all cases, you can put shortcuts to programs in the Menus to start other users.

  Right click on the "All programs" button from the Start Menu and choose 'Open' to get user-specific Start Menu folder. Choose "Open All Users" to download the file of the start - the system-wide Menu.

  %Appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu folder or user-specific and
  C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu for all users.

  Then just copy the shortcut icons, as you wish.

  By the way, I always install programs from the Standard user account, providing the password/OK to the UAC prompt. Even if of course you want an administrative user established (and always run as standard for your daily work), almost never, you need to log on to the administrative account.

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• duplicated user and Public account - cannot access the user on the network

  Hello

  I suggest you uninstall service pack 2 and then perform maintenance pack 1.
  You can restore the system to the latest date when the sp1 has been uninstalled.,.
  System Restore: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  HI - as usual thanks for the reply. I should have explained myself better in my previous answer. Vista SP2 could not be deleted and SP1 could not be found so I suspect that my Vista pc came with SP1 is installed (bought April 2008). Also the pc Vista restorals date back only to last month. Looks like I have to do a re-install? If you have any other suggestions or if you can suggest an address MS to reinstall Vista - Home Premium - that would be appreciated. And as usual, thanks a lot. John L.

• Forgotten Windows password account!

  Well, I recently changed my password to the account 'administrator '! So, technically, I lost control of my computer! I don't remember anything about my new password and never wrote the password or created a 'password reset disk'! I can't install new programs, change user settings, change files, etc because I am using the "Guest" account Please help me!

  Hello

  If you remember the old password for this account, see if this information from Microsoft helps you on how remedy:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765

  If you are unable to connect to Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Vista System Restore feature, or the Windows 7 system restore feature.

  You may be unable to connect to Windows Vista or Windows 7 in the following scenarios:

  • Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you don't remember the password.
  • Scenario 2: You type the correct password. However, Windows Vista or Windows 7 does not accept the password because the system is damaged.
  • Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.
  • Scenario 4: You change an administrator account protected with a standard user account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.

  To use system restore to log on Windows 7 or Windows Vista when you lose access to an account, follow these steps.

  Note To do this, there must be a restore point from the system in which the connection was successful.

  1. Insert the Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD, and restart the computer.
  2. When you receive the following message appears, press a key:
     Press any key to start from the CD or DVD.
  3. Set the following preferences and then click Next:
     • To install language
     • Time and currency formats
     • Keyboard or input method
  4. Click repair your computerand select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  5. Click System Restore, and then click Next.
  6. Click on the food that you want to use, and then click Next.

     Note Click a restore point that will return the computer to a State where the connection is successful. After you use the system restore feature, reinstall all programs or updates that can be removed. You won't lose any personal documents. However, you may have to reinstall programs. You may also need to reset some personal settings.

  7. Confirm the disks that you want to restore, and then click Next.
  8. Click Finish, and then click Yes when you are prompted.
  9. When the system restore process is complete, click restart to restart the computer.
  10. Once the computer restarts, click close to confirm that the system restore process has finished successfully.
  11. Use an appropriate method to open a session. For example, log in using an older password, or log in using another computer account.

  After you connect, you must follow additional steps, depending on the scenario you encounter.

  Other that that, we cannot help you for the reasons already given by Hetti Arachchige V Aravinda.

  See you soon.

• Error: Sorry, your account cannot access the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite

  A few days ago, I ordered creative Cloud account. Since when I try to connect in producer Folio I get this message:

  -----

  Sorry, your account can not access the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Please contact Customer Support for assistance.

  -----

  At the same time I can connect in Folio Builder in my InDesign CS6 and even add folios. Could be this error related somehow to the that I had in the past account Pro DPS?

  Thank you in advance.

  Looks like your DPS Pro account was closed and so you see that. It is a common problem when activation of CC on the same identifier. Contact the technical support.

• my hotmail account has been blocked, and I tried all the suggestions to unlock and use an account cannot access.

  How can I unlock my hotmail account? I tried the support which is supposed to send a code to my cell phone.  Have tried at least 10 times. No response.  Any ideas?

  How can I unlock my hotmail account? I tried the support which is supposed to send a code to my cell phone.  Have tried at least 10 times. No response.  Any ideas?

  First of all, any Hotmail questions belong to Windows Live Solution Center.
  You have to deal exclusively with Hotmail. MS Answers here can not help you. Don't waste your time here.

  In the case you do not have the necessary links...

  Your account has been blocked temporarily. Instructions about what to do.

  http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?SolutionID=f172cbee-3c73-4506-8a1d-4e6e82adb846

  Hotmail forums - son of Hotmail section. Ask you questions.

  http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ProductID=1

• Standard user (guest) account can not access my wifi connection

  Original title: I installed ie9 on my administers ACCT. and she sails very well, but now the standard (guest) user account cannot access my wifi connection. How can I get the hanging guest account?

  Windows vista 32 bit

  Hello

  You get the error message? If Yes, what is the full and exact error message?

  Method 1:

  Try to run the troubleshooter and check if it helps.

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

  Method 2:

  I suggest you to refer to the article and check if it helps.

  Setting up a wireless network

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/setting-up-a-wireless-network

  Method 3:

  I suggest to disable the antivirus software and check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/disable-antivirus-software

  Note: run the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; Be sure to activate security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after identifying the problem.

• forgotten windows password

  my daughter has a Toshiba laptop with windows vista. She has forgotten her password and cannot go beyond asking the password, it is not made a backup password disk and I can't even get it starts in safe mode so I can reformatt HDD, it keeps asking for the password of the computer. Any body can help me...

  Hello
  Microsoft technical support engineers cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features. For more information about this policy, please refer to the below sticky

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/3eba3150-8742-4264-be9f-0daaad2282cd Lisa
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Account settings - forgotten admin password user

  How to reset an administrative password (which has been forgotten)? I reload the OS?

  You can prepare a 'password reset disk' enforcement of the user accounts in the control panel. You must also enter a "index" that might help you to remember

  Assuming that you mean that you cannot access any administrator account on your system because you don't have that, there are available utilities to reset the empty password. Mark L. Ferguson MS - MVP

• PC can see and access the laptop without asking for a user name and password but the laptop cannot access the PC because it asks me a username and password that I don't know.

  Vista - Windows 7 network connection. username and password is unknown.

  Hello

  I just got a laptop with windows 7 on it and I want to connect to my other PC for it, they are on the same network through a router. the PC can see and access the laptop without asking for a user name and password but the laptop cannot access the PC because it asks me a username and password that I don't know.

  If someone could answer this question, it would be great.

  Hello
  Maybe this can help.

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Group residential network = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
  Please note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall is active .

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  If your network consists only of Win 7 and you want a simple network, use it.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/videos/sharing-files-with-HomeGroup

  After you have configured the homegroup, scroll to the bottom for the Permission/security section.

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  Win 7 networking with other version of Windows as a work network.

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

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  If you have authorization and security problems, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  * Note . There must be specific users. All means all users who already have an account now as users. This does not mean everyone who feel they would like to connect.

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  *** Note. Some of the processes described above are made sake not for Windows, but to compensate for different routers and how their firmware works and stores information about computers that are networked.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET