Need XPHome Password

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

In the login screen press ctrl+alt+del twice
In the textbox type administrator
leave the password blank
If that doesn't work reboot and keep pressing f8 until a black screen pops
up select safe mode log in and reset the password for your account
If that does not work call the tech and ask him why he password protected
your computer.

"2Poodles" wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

He didn't reset it, we never had one to begin with. We think maybe the virus
did this. I will try that and let you know. Thanks!!

"jake" wrote:

In the login screen press ctrl+alt+del twice
In the textbox type administrator
leave the password blank
If that doesn't work reboot and keep pressing f8 until a black screen pops
up select safe mode log in and reset the password for your account
If that does not work call the tech and ask him why he password protected
your computer.

"2Poodles" wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

I can think of 2 things that you may consider.

On my home PC with XP, I have a "blank" password. The password screen
still pops up on booting. I just enter the username, leave the
password blank, & logon. You must specifically tell XP not to show
the password screen. Maybe the virus or the remover reset this last
item. Just try a blank password.

Dave


On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:12:00 -0800, 2Poodles
wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

The default administrator password is likely one of the following
(definately not blank)

Administrator administrator ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator is the most likely default password for the
Administrator logon.

David


On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:32:01 -0800, jake
wrote:

In the login screen press ctrl+alt+del twice
In the textbox type administrator
leave the password blank
If that doesn't work reboot and keep pressing f8 until a black screen pops
up select safe mode log in and reset the password for your account
If that does not work call the tech and ask him why he password protected
your computer.

"2Poodles" wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

The default administrator password is set when operating system is installed
therefore on a oem operating system the default password for the builtin
Administrator is almost always blank not Administrator,administrator,
ADMINISTRATOR
Have you ever bought a computer with the password in the box?

"David" wrote:

The default administrator password is likely one of the following
(definately not blank)

Administrator administrator ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator is the most likely default password for the
Administrator logon.

David


On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:32:01 -0800, jake
wrote:

In the login screen press ctrl+alt+del twice
In the textbox type administrator
leave the password blank
If that doesn't work reboot and keep pressing f8 until a black screen pops
up select safe mode log in and reset the password for your account
If that does not work call the tech and ask him why he password protected
your computer.

"2Poodles" wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account is
normally blank (none).

For XP Home users:
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 'Administrator' account;
Remember as mentioned above: 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/

Once your in, then:
Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK
Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords.

JS

"2Poodles" wrote in message
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A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this.
Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination
for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into
your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that
if
I can't log in?

I have many times ever since the days on windows 3.1.

And, believe it or not, the default Administrator password straight
out of the box has been Administrator.

Maybe my boss & I used a different supplier than you.


On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:24:02 -0800, jake
wrote:

The default administrator password is set when operating system is installed
therefore on a oem operating system the default password for the builtin
Administrator is almost always blank not Administrator,administrator,
ADMINISTRATOR
Have you ever bought a computer with the password in the box?

"David" wrote:

The default administrator password is likely one of the following
(definately not blank)

Administrator administrator ADMINISTRATOR

Administrator is the most likely default password for the
Administrator logon.

David


On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:32:01 -0800, jake
wrote:

In the login screen press ctrl+alt+del twice
In the textbox type administrator
leave the password blank
If that doesn't work reboot and keep pressing f8 until a black screen pops
up select safe mode log in and reset the password for your account
If that does not work call the tech and ask him why he password protected
your computer.

"2Poodles" wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this. Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either. How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?

2Poodles wrote:
A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a window
asking for a password. We never put a password in originally as it's a
family computer and we only use one password for things like this.



Why not have the "tech" fix what he screwed up? If he won't, or can't,
stop payment on the check you gave him.


Someone
said there's a microsoft generic password like starblankstar combination for
times like this but it doesn't work either.


There's no such thing. By default, the password is blank.


How do you get back into your
computer? Everything online says to download a file etc. I can't do that if
I can't log in?


Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which
cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account(s) and use Start Run
"control userpasswords2" to modify the desired account(s).

Unless you've set the built-in Administrator's password via the
Management Console (_not_ the Control Panel), it's probably still blank.
WinXP Pro asks the user to set the Administrator's password during
installation, but WinXP Home doesn't.

By design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of
WinXP Home is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing
CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login
dialog box.

How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your
Password Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q321305

Failing that, Linux-based password cracking utilities abound on the
Internet, freely available to anyone who can use Google.



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The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

David wrote:
I have many times ever since the days on windows 3.1.

And, believe it or not, the default Administrator password straight
out of the box has been Administrator.



Nonsense.


Maybe my boss & I used a different supplier than you.


Then it's that supplier who's been setting a password; by default,
there is none.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:12:00 -0800
2Poodles wrote:

A tech removed a virus but when tried to log in again it now has a
window asking for a password. We never put a password in originally
as it's a family computer and we only use one password for things
like this. Someone said there's a microsoft generic password like
starblankstar combination for times like this but it doesn't work
either. How do you get back into your computer? Everything online
says to download a file etc. I can't do that if I can't log in?

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


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Thanks to all of you for the help. Still no luck. More specific, there is
no place to put in a user name only a password. Any form of administrator
does not fit, it's two digits too large for the password allowed. There is
no question mark or next to click on. When we try a password it says "did
you forget your password? Please type password again , be sure to use correct
upper lower letters". When we click on the green arrow it says "unable to
log you on because of an account restriction". My son said he took home my
SAM file to work with it and it is in that part with an encrypted admin
password. So I sent him the link given for the new toy to look at. He's
not here but a couple times a week so we are doing this through phone & email.

The tech is an old friend who has done nothing his whole life but work on
programs etc. for various companies. He knows all the languages even before
Microsoft. He taught my sons enough when little to make them fearless about
working on their own and then they worked as lead techs through HS & college.
Now they have degree specific jobs but still know tech to solve problems
with their personal company computers etc. This son has built and rebuilt my
computer for about 10 yrs. and has never had a password on it. The tech
hasn't had this problem before or this particular virus.

I hate to reinstall etc. if it's can be a simple password. Rotten bugs!
Thanks again, I will let you know if we solve or give up.