recover a password of deceased persons

My brother-in-law died. My sister needs to access his passwords on the computer so she can take care of their financial and other obligations. He did not leave one of them with her.

Thank you

Melinda

Hello

The Microsoft Community cannot help with password lost or forgotten by Microsoft Policy.

Keep secure passwords - Microsoft strategy on move the passwords
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37

Microsoft's strategy concerning password lost or forgotten (KB189126) - has the help
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

What to do if you forget your Windows password (Vista and Windows 7) doesn't help
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

I hope this helps.

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