Windows XP... out question!

I was recently given a computer with Windows XP on it... The previous owner was on a network and no did me not no password.  I don't have the disks to do a clean install of xp.  I locked myself out at this point as the startup in safe mode always requires a password. I have the product key for Windows XP.  What should I do? I'm willing to try all that! Its a useless computer now!

Hi Luci,

Try restarting your computer in safe mode and log in as administrator with the password empty, if you use the windows welcome screen you will need to press ALT + CTRL + DELETE (all three keys at the same time) twice, this will bring up the classic prompt and you should be able to type the user name. Once loggedin you can change the password for your account from start-> Control Panel-> users and passwords. If you are still not able to connect to try to reach the person you got the computer from, you must know at least the version of windows installed (professional or family) and then get installation disc and use the product key you have. Reinstallation or format you will need to re - install all the software on the computer.

I hope this helps.

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