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take it to a shop

remember the actual password

go to a memory recovery specialist to aid in failing memory (such as hypnosis).

log on with the built in administrator account

make sure caps lock is in the correct position before typing the password

shoot yourself in the head for forgetting password

rebuild the system (wipes your data)

backup your data then rebuild your system

call GeekSquad or other in home service to help backup data and rebuild system

buy a new computer so that you dont have to deal with it