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Recently I read a tutorial about recovering or resetting the Admin password, or any password, for NT/2000/XP/2003 systems. The author talks about 3 methods to reset the password.

1. Windows automatically creates as admin account with a blank password(unless changed) when windows is installed. So next time you forget your windows password, the first thing you can do is try logging to your “Administrator” account with a blank password.

Note: If you are not using the classic login window then all you have to do is press “+” keys twice in your welcome screen and the classic login window will appear.

Once you are logged in you can reset the password using Control Panel ->User Accounts.

2. Its always a good practise to use a rescue disk when you store critical information in your system. Windows xp and further versions provide the facility to create a reset disk for password. So next time whe you forget your password you can use this disk to log into your system. To learn more check here and here.

So what happens if you dont have a reset disk? The try the next one.

3. This step requires a bootable XP cd.

1. Start your computer and load you xp cd
2. Press any key to boot from cd
3. Begin Windows repair process and proceed as if its a new installation
4. Keep an eye on the onscreen messages and Press SHIFT + F10 when you see the progress bar showing “installing devices”
5. A command console now opens up and guess what you have complete control to your system

You can run any windows command and have full Administrator access. To reset a password you can run any of the following commands.

1. run NUSRMGR.cpl This will open the graphical interface.
2. run compmgmt.msc This will show you the computer management console.

If none of the above works for you then you can use any of the tools available in the internet.

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