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windows xp pro password

I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to
log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the
computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve
this problem? Thanks.

windows xp pro password

For XP Home users - Part 1:
Boot the computer into Safe Mode
Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished,
until the Start menu appears.
This will get you to the correct menu window.
Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account
and any other accounts.
(Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically).
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the 'Adminstrator' account;
Remember as mentioned in the earlier post: The default password is a blank
(no password required).

Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us
and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/

For XP Pro users - Part 1:
You do not need to go into Safe Mode.
At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the
Windows logon box.
Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a
password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the
password is blank, no password need be entered)

Part #2: Once your have logged on in XP Pro or Home:
Next click Start/Run
Now in the Run box, enter: control userpasswords2
Then click the OK button
Now click on the user account that you have forgotten the password.
Next click Reset Password button.
Finally enter a new password, confirm the new password, and then click OK.

Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if your
password expires
(This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us

JS

"Dwayne Bowen" Dwayne wrote in message
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I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to
log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the
computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to
solve
this problem? Thanks.

windows xp pro password

Dwayne Bowen wrote:

I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to
log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the
computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve
this problem? Thanks.

The safest approach when receiving a computer from sources unknown is
to always wipe its hard drive clean and do a new, clean installation.
A HP recovery disc for Windows XP should have accompanied the computer
along with the original documents, manuals, utility discs, and a COA
(the Certificate of Authenticity) that corresponds to the version of
Windows XP that will be restored from the recovery disc.

If any of these are missing, then the buyer is essentially on his or
her own to rebuild the system. One might want to buy a retail version
of Windows XP Home or Pro (or, alternately, a Microsoft OEM version
for PC's without an OS). This is just the start. Next, retrieve all of
the applicable driver files and utility files from HP, manuals, etc.

OTOH, if one were to successfully crack or change the password, be
forewarned that whatever malware, spyware, viruses, etc., that are
persent may be released.

windows xp pro password

Dwayne Bowen wrote:
I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a
password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't
included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What
is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks.

Used computer?
Format and install from scratch using whatever method the manufacturer gives
for that model.

You shouldn't trust what the last owner *may* have done with that computer.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

windows xp pro password

Dwayne Bowen wrote:
I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to
log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the
computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve
this problem? Thanks.

If the person from whom you "acquired" the computer cannot give you
the passwords, (and the installation CDs for the OS and any other
software installed), you'd be wise to immediately check with the
appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure that you haven't
inadvertently purchased stolen property.

Anyway, it's a moot point. With second-hand computers, perhaps
even if acquired from a family member or friend, but especially if
acquired from a stranger, your wisest course of action would definitely
be to format the hard drives and start fresh. You don't want to get in
trouble because the original owner may have filled the hard drive with
kiddie porn, or have problems because the original owner
downloaded/installed viruses or other malware.

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Bruce Chambers

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windows xp pro password

"JS" @ wrote in message ...
For XP Home users - Part 1:
Boot the computer into Safe Mode

No need to do that with XP Pro which the OP states he has......