Is it possible to reveal Windows XP password without having to boot from a CD image?

I need to recover the password of Windows XP without having to boot from a CD image?  The laptop I have has a protected BIOS that will not let you start on the CD...

Is it still possible?

Thank you!

http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126

"Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"

Microsoft cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features.

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/3eba3150-8742-4264-be9f-0daaad2282cd

Read theBANNING of cracking of passwords information tools information provided in these forums in the thread above posted byBill fill MSFT, moderator

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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