I forgot the password of Windows XP connection; How to recover the password or reset the computer to factory settings?

Original title: installation of windows xp on laptop.

Hi I have an old laptop with windows xp, I forgot that password and can't get past the log on screen, however I have installed a linux operating system and really do not understand how to use it. I tried to recover my xp before I changed the password but there is no food options and when I alt + f10 to set to the acer factory default it doesn't work he brings just a box ask when OS I want to use, this laptop has no hard drive but I have a drive hard usb is it possible to download a program boot XP or something and where I could get it?

Thanks in advance for any help, I can't wait to hear how a "noob" I am: P
Dar.

Hi darthebar, if you forgot your password in windows XP follow

1 keep pressing F8 during the startup of the computer to the top
2. If the options to come (use the arrow keys)
3 highlighted safe mode, and then press enter
4. If she wants a user name and password type administrator (if not, press CTRL + ALT + DEL )
twice and then type administrator



Thank you

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