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• lost vista administrator password

  My sister lost son administrator password I can't a car reintialiser the application computer control of account account my cd player is broken comment all format? without cd and download

  Hello

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• It seemed to me having lost my administrator password. Is it possible to reset the password without re install Vista?

  I had a computer that was in a box for a few years and now I don't remember the password for my e Widows Vista machine.  How can do it reset the password if I don't know the old one?

  Hello

  If it is not applicaple, you need to reinstall the operating system.

  "What to do if you forget your Windows password"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  "If you forget the administrator password, and you do not have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you will not be able to reset the password. If there is no other user account on the computer, you will not be able to log on Windows and you need to reinstall Windows. »

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

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

  See you soon.

• I lost my administrator password and now have problems with unwanted programs running at startup.

  I don't remember my password and now cannot make changes to my computer - specifically I want to stop

  unwanted running programs to the start.  It takes 13 minutes to start my computer.

  Hello

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

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

  In your case, the advice of Microsoft are re - install the operating system.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  "If you forget the administrator password, and you do not have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you will not be able to reset the password. If there is no other user account on the computer, you will not be able to log in to Windows and you will need to re - install Windows. »

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  This is how you would normally change programs start and some programs under Tools > Options give you the ability to start when Windows starts, or not...

  "How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista"

  http://netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

  Or the program Autoruns for FREE:

  "V11.21 Autoruns for Windows"

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

  See you soon.

• I lost my administrator password and you cannot connect to windows 7 - any help on each change or recover the password?

  How to recover the password lost for windows 7?

  How to recover the password lost for windows 7?

  While your application may very well be authentic, it could also be interpreted as a surreptitious attempt to bypass Windows security.

  The only recommended method to retrieve an administrative password is to login as another administrator account and reset the password to a known unknown. If the administrative passwords could be easily overcome, there would not be much point in them.

  It is in the terms of use and the Code of conduct of the responses of these forums to request or provide assistance to the cracking a password. Do not forget that you agreed to these and review if necessary.

  You can view the policy of Microsoft about lost or forgotten passwords (KB189126) for more information on what resources are available to you.

  The only advice I can offer you is either log - on another user with administrator privileges and reset your password to a new, use the password reset disk that you created when you set up your account, start guessing what the password could possibly be or reinstall Windows by default.

• I lost the administrator password and I trie to install a new xp OS, and then displays the blue screen stop error 0x000007e

  My pc has the administrator password, I don't remember and I trye install new xpOS pc will not let me install what can I do for the eraser to erase the password

  Hello

  KB330182 article on 'error 0x000007e stop' from Microsoft are:

  "How to troubleshoot a Stop error 0x0000007E in Windows XP:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330182/en

  try to look if this could help you.

  LC

• I lost my administrator password. And I don't have any other accounts that are admins

  I have 2 accounts on my computer, one of which is an administrator and I don't have the password for it. Anything that can have an admin password necessary for there for example change my current account to an administrator.

  I also tried to use the comand prompt, but when I typed: Net User Administrator / Active: Yes it says error System 5, access denied

  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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• Lost administrative password recovery options

  About once a day, I see the same post

  "I lost my administrative password for my computer"

  "I don't remember my password"

  "I need to change the password and I don't remember"

  Without failure, we put the passwords and forget about them and it is not always a simple process to remedy this solution. However, it is a simple process and can easily be avoided. If you read this thread and you have not lost your password to take measures now to protect yourself in case this happens. It will save you time and effort. Always remember, act now to save time tomorrow.

  Retrieve the password using a password reset disk

  This should be your preferred method to reset your password as this is something that you can do and need to do when you settle your account with a password. The password recovery CD must be created before you lost the password to be effective. If you have not already created it and you read this thread to be upward and out with what to do if you are having this issue right now stop and go create this disc.

  Instructions available here

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-password-reset-disk

  Now, if you have the drive and you have lost your password it is very simple.

  1 start the computer and try to enter the password on the Windows login screen

  2. the password is incorrect message opens, and from there, you can select ok

  3. once the screen goes away, a new screen appears with an option to reset the password.

  4. follow the instructions on the screen and use the password reset disk to reset your password

  Change your password to a different user account

  If you have multiple user accounts, and at least one of these other accounts have administrator rights, then you can reset your password from the other account. The password of this account may be necessary, then you can check with the owner of the account.

  1. connect to the other account has administrator rights

  2. click the start ORB, then select the Control Panel

  3. from here, select the accounts of users and parental control

  4. Select Manage another account

  5. click on the account with the forgotten password

  6. click on change password

  7. type a new password and press on enter to confirm

  8. click on change password

  9 disconnect you, then try to log on to the original account

  Return to a previous password

  If you have recently changed your password and now can't remember, you can use the application of Microsoft System Restore to return to a time before you changed the password. This would of course imply remind you which has been the case the previous password.

  To go back and use your old password follow these steps:

  1. press on the F11 key repeatedly to open the HP System Recovery program on the system startup

  2. under, I need help immediately, click the Microsoft System Restore option

  3. follow the instructions to restore the computer to a previous state, choose a time before you changed the password.

  Use a third-party program to attempt to reset / recover password

  HP, like most other companies, do not support the use of third-party applications, but they do exist. If you cannot use one of the options mentioned previous then this is may be the option you want to try.

  Removal and recovery of password programs exist and can be found on the internet through various searches on google.

  One of these programs can be found here http://www.pcloginnow.com/ with instructions on how to use it here http://www.pcloginnow.com/guide.html

  Remember that HP mentioned earlier does not support the use of third-party software to retrieve lost passwords, and then you use this tool or any other tool at your own risk.

  Hope this helps you recover your lost password, or you read and warning and make a recovery for you disk protect.

• lost Windows 7 Administrator password

  How can I access my computer when I lost my administrator password?

  See:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password
  "What to do if you forget your Windows password."

  And:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126/en-us
  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords".

  Thank you for understanding, Vincenzo Di Russo
  Microsoft® MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & security - since 2003.
  Moderator of the site Microsoft Answers Forums Italy
  My MVP profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

• Windows 8.0 lost administrator password

  I lost the administrator password for my lap top of Windows 8. I tried a number of ways to work around this problem. One of them involved starting in safe mode, but I was unable to get into safe mode (never seen that option). Everything I tried, install programs, and anything that modifies the system asked the administrator password. I was able to install updates for windows, but not able to upgrade to windows 8.1. In my view, the passwords are, but that's all, I discovered. Any help with this problem would be appreciated.

  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

  What to do if you forget your Windows password (Windows 8 and 8.1)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/forgot-Windows-password

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• 8610 printer: I lost the admin password on my printer Hp 8610. Help!

  I lost the admin password on my printer Hp 8610.  Help!

  Hello @bDannyman,

  I understand that you lost the administrator password that have set you up on your HP Officejet Pro 8610 e-all-in-one printer. I would like to help you today with resetting the password on your HP Officejet.

  Unfortunately, the password is in the programming of your printer. Therefore, in order to reset the password for you to use all the features of your machine once again, we have to run a programming semi full reset. This reset will cause your printer to 'think' it starts for the first time again.

  Please check your private Messages for instructions on how to perform semi full reset.

  Good luck!

• Somehow my diary of the administrator password does not work, no disc reset

  original title: locked out! Help, please

  Somehow my diary of the administrator password does not work. I tried everyting. I use Windows Vista.

  I continue to be asked to provide a 'A' floppy to recover my password, but there is no floppy drive on my computer.  I have not configured a retreival diskette.

  I am not able to access all the programs that I installed as an administrator through the comments log in.

  I tried to re - install the complete operating system after no longer being able to access my programs and I am not allowed to do it either.

  I'm at my wit's end! Can someone please?

  Thank you

  Completely lost in cyber space.

  Hello AdrianaMonti,

  I'm sorry but the Microsoft forum rules do not help users circumvent passwords of Windows OS or software systems.

  I do not understand why you have problems with re-setup because it has nothing to do with your original administrator password. Your copy of Windows came pre-installed on your PC or did you buy a boxed copy and install it yourself?

  If you are unable to re - install probably you get error messages. What these error messages?

  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

• Example: computer hp mini 110: administrator password lost account.

  Lost my administrator Mot_de_passe_du_compte and iam. How to fix?

  Thnk you

  Hello.

  Follow the link helps steps where you remove windows 7 Administrator password.

  http://WEBCACHE.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.isunshare.com/Windows-7-password/Windows-7-admin-password-reset.html&gws_rd=CR&EI=5Gq6VseeHIuNaq_Aj_AK

  Kind regards.

• Windows 7 Starter HP Mini 110 laptop lost administrator password

  Hello. My sister got a laptop for Thanksgiving ' 09 and that she had abandoned for at least a year. Very recently, she tried to start, but she forgot her password. The user is the only user on the computer. I tried pressing F8 and go to repair or networking safe mode. I can't find another method that may work. She was getting upset because she thought she would never be able to use his cell phone again. The laptop is not a CD player, so I can't use a disk repair or a Windows 7 boot disk. She has not defined a thing of recovery password that can be used by a drive/flash drive. She really needs help and I want to help my sister, but our only option is to post here and wait for a response (may take several days) or go to our local computer store and we hope to get it fixed. Thank you for reading this and I hope you can help.

  Hello

  Because it doesn't have a DVD drive, there a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall the operating system to how you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  HPs are normally press F11 at startup to start the process of relocation.

  "What to do if you forget your Windows password"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

  "If you forget the administrator password, and you do not have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you will not be able to reset the password. If there is no other user account on the computer, you will not be able to log on Windows and you need to reinstall Windows. »

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

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

  See you soon.

• Reset lost Windows XP administrator password

  My new PC with windows XP Professional service pack 2.  IAM using this machine at home. (no network link) I have 5 limited user accounts and an administrator account. My son lost administrator password. pls tell me how to reset.   Thank you nimal Sri Lanka.

  Thank you for visiting the website of Microsoft Windows Vista Community. Microsoft technical support engineers cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features
  For more information about the lost passwords, please see the following Knowledge Base Article:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126 Ken
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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