Friday, March 24, 2006

Create a password reset disk in Windows XP

This is how to create a password reset disk in Windows XP. A password reset disk can be used to access computer if you forget your password. You should be running a Windows XP Professional in local settings in a workgroup environment.
To create disk
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click User Accounts.
Click your account name.
Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password.
Follow the directions in the Forgotten Password Wizard to create a password reset disk.
Store the disk in a secure location, because anyone using it can access your local user account.

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