I tried to restart my Windows xp from the recovery CD but I forgot my password and do not know my product key is possible I can find these.

My computor won't show me the installation configuration screen and so I can't access anything else on my computor now.  Help please! have not used this laptop for about 3 years to remember my password, it's like remembering a phone number of a house I've lived 10 years ago, I tried every password I know, but still no luck.  If I had the CD product key recovery PC Company product then I would be able to complete this installation.  The recovery disk is for the Windows XP Home Edition SP1 package.

Hello DelyHarwood,

Unfortunately, we are not allowed by Microsoft to give information on how to bypass (hack) no windows password.

See the following topics:

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


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

This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

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