How to Change an Administrator Password in XP

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5 Tips To Reset The Administrator Password in Windows XP More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Liik Z | permalink
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At Make Use Of, we have covered quite a few password tips including how to crack almost any Windows password, how to reset Linux passwords and how to view passwords hidden behind asterisks. Earlier in the month, Karl posted a tip on how to recover your Windows XP administrator password by using the installation disk. …

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-to-help-you-reset-a-forgotten-windows-xp-password/ ^[1]

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Lost Administrator Password. (Windows XP) More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Brent Stevenson | permalink
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How to retrieve a lost administrator password? First reboot Windows XP in safe mode by re-starting the computer and pressing F8 repeated as the computer starts up. Then (in safe mode) click Start and then click Run. In the open box type "control...

For further reading: http://en.kioskea.net/faq/8228-lost-administrator-password-windows-xp ^[2]

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How to Find the Administrator Password in Windows XP More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Intermediate Vector Bozon | permalink
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The Windows XP administrator password is the one used to access the Administrator account. Here are several ways to find your Windows XP admin password.

For further reading: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsxp/ht/adminpassword02.htm ^[3]

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How To reset your Windows XP password More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Stu 00e 9phane Verhaeghe | permalink
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Can't remember your Windows XP admin password? TechTrax has a neat little trick that will get you back in.
Tags: Windows, Technical, Top, Passwords, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/137980/how-to-reset-your-windows-xp-password ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 3 month(s) ago

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1. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-to-help-you-reset-a-forgotten-windows-xp-password/

2. http://en.kioskea.net/faq/8228-lost-administrator-password-windows-xp

3. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsxp/ht/adminpassword02.htm

4. http://lifehacker.com/137980/how-to-reset-your-windows-xp-password