my child has changed my windows password and I can't get into my computer, I have xp sp3

my child has changed my windows password and I can't get into my computer, I have windows xp sp3.

Hi JENNHPL,

See the below Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

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

If the article above does not help then refer the article about Microsoft policy on forgotten passwords

Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

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