How do I find the Administrator password in Windows XP?

Forgotten password to sign into Windows XP

1. Log on as an administrator. Restart the computer. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE two times, and then type the name of the administrator user account.
2. Reset the password. Click Start, and then click Run. Type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.

What is default Administrator password for Windows XP?

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The default password is a blank. In XP Pro, you do not need to go into Safe Mode. At the Welcome Screen, do Ctrl-Alt-Del twice to get the classic Windows logon box. Type in “Administrator” and whatever password you assigned when you set up Windows.

How do I remove Windows XP startup password?

Disabling startup login prompt for password

1. Click Start, and then Run.
2. Type Control Userpasswords2 and press Enter .
3. Uncheck the box next to for Users must enter a username and password to use this computer.
4. Click Apply, and then Ok.

How do I run as Administrator in Windows XP?

To access the command prompt with administrative privileges in Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Right-click Command Prompt. This will be displayed within the Start Menu once you access it using this method.
2. Select Run as Administrator.

How do I reset Windows XP without password or CD?

The instructions are:

1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press and hold the F8 key.
3. At the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
4. Press Enter.
5. Log in as Administrator.
6. When Command Prompt appears, type this command: rstrui.exe.
7. Press Enter.
8. Follow the wizard instructions to continue with System Restore.

How do I restore Windows XP to factory settings without password?

How do I change the username on Windows XP?

How to change a user name in Windows® XP?

1. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel.
2. Click the User Accounts icon.
3. Click Change an account.
4. Click on the user account to be changed.
5. Click Change the name.
6. Enter a new name.
7. Click Change Name .
8. Click Close.

How do you override a system administrator?

I recommend you format the system and start over.

1. Log out and go to the sign in screen.
2. Hold down the shift key on your keyboard while clicking the Power button on the screen.
3. Continue to hold down the shift key while clicking Restart.
4. Continue to hold down the shift key until the Advanced Recovery Options menu appears.