How can I get Windows XP without knowing the password?
I received a laptop from a deceased parent and it has two user accounts and I do not know the password either. No one in the family knows them either. I tried CTRL DEL twice to try to get to the construction in the account administrator, but they may have set up a password for it too. Is there anyway to get into windows on this laptop.
I have a bit of computer knowledge, but very little. I've read about programs to unlock a password but it seems that I should be able to get into Windows to use. Please help if you can!
Thank you
AKJakey
Hello
This is information from Microsoft for when you forgot your XP password.
"How to connect to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires"
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/321305
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Other information above, we can not help you more with this.
Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.
Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:
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