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Get around Win XP password??

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by troyc

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I recently upgraded my Sony Vaio laptop from Win Me to Win XP Professional. Unfortunately, during setup it asked me for a User Name, but never for a password. At the "welcome" screen I click my user name, but then it asks for a password. There never was one while I was using Me. How can I get around the password to change it or delete it?

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by wcp

Boot to Safe Mode and enter user name as "Administrator" without the quotes and no password. Set a new password on your account.
Better set a passowrd for the Administrator for security.

by troyc

Sorry, but this didn't help. In Safe Mode at the Welcome screen, I have the option of chosing myself or Administrator. XP is asking for a password for the Administrator.

by wcp

You must have provided password for the Administrator because there is no default password other than no password.
Option1: Reinstall Windows XP from scratch.
Option2: Buy a commercially-available software to reset or hack the passwords.

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