Reset Administrator’s Password in Windows XP

by Simrandeep Singh on October 14, 2008

If you have forgotten your Administrator’s password in Windows XP, then no need to worry about it as I am sharing a quick and easy method to reset it with you today. It is a common problem for all of us and not a serious case. Just follow the steps given below

Reset Admin Password in Windows XP

  1. Start your computer. When logon screen appears, press ctrl+alt+delete
  2. Now type as given below :
    User name : administrator
    Password :

    Keep password section as blank, don’t type anything in it.
  3. Your computer will start now.
  4. To reset your forgotten password, Open registry editor (Press windows button + R to open it ).
  5. When registry editor opens, type cmd and press enter.
  6. Now type as given below :
    net[space]user[space]your user name[space]new password
    and press enter.

That’s it. If you face any problem, don’t hesitate to leave your comments here.

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