lost administrator password

aurora_borealis_2

Hi,

I'm using my DD's laptop, as a guest, as she's been doing for months now because she's forgotten her user password.
Problem is, apart from the obvious, that I can't install antivirus or pop up blockers because I have insufficient permissions.

Any ideas?

donstermonster

what operating system is on it?

GreenNotM

hmmm was there a password ?

Tried the "administrator" account and blank password - do ctrl+alt+Del twice at the select account screen after you have logged off, if you do not see the login name box initially.... ?

failing that - use an NT admin password resetter - look here for a bootable CD or floppy disk http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

When you use it - set password to blank for greater success

albertross_2

Reboot into safe mode (F8), and login as administrator

thomas01155

if its xp some people dont set the password for the admistrator accont when you are on the log on screen press ctrl alt delete twice and then in the user name box type Administrator and nothing in the password box then click logon or ok cant rember what it is or try this http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305

sorry didn't see you had already posted it lol.

aurora_borealis_2

donstermonster wrote:

what operating system is on it?

windows xp.

I will read the answers very slowly (hangover) and report back. Thanks for all your help :beer:

amcluesent

I you can boot a CD, this will sort you out.

marleyboy

type in Administrator as user and hit enter.