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I can't gain access to Windows 2000

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by xavier_millan

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Rather than start a discussion I would like to ask you for a little help. Scenario: I've forgot my password (Administrator), I'm stuck in the Log To Windows dialog box. Should I have to reinstall Windows 2000 again?

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by ron_10128

Although sometimes you wished the good old PWL file still existed in W2K, you do have some options before reinstalling the OS.

(1) If you're willing to shell out a few dollars you can invest in: http://www.winternals.com/products/repairandrecovery/erdcommander2002.asp

(2) Or this software: http://www.lostpassword.com/windows-xp-2000-nt.htm#order

There are more password recovery programs out there, but I would strongly suggest against downloading a free utility from an obscure source totry to save a few dollars. These can leave Trojan horses that you would live to regret.

Another note- Of course these programs can't tell if you're using them legally or not. That means that you are potentially liable if this is not your machine.

Good luck,

Ron Raz

by vze393zf

Hi.
What Ron said is true, but sometimes free is a good thing. If you have an upto date virus scanning program trojans, etc. aren't a major show stopper. Go to this website, and download the ISO image of this Linux based bootable CD-ROM image. Follow the instructions on the site, to download, burn, and then reset the local Administrators password. Oh..this works for NT and 2000.

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

Pete

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