lost administrator password

hi there--

i am one of three users on my computer (Windows Office XP) and the sole administrator.

i have forgotten my password.

i cannot use the Q and A password retrieval method because i did not fill it in.

we are now effectively without an administrator and cannot add/remove programs, etc.

any advice?

 

Oops....... misread sorry about that.

 

Sorry but if you read Rule #6 you will see that helping you peel out a password is against bbs rules.

 

Newt is correct in pointing out that password cracking is banned

Leaves you with backing up the data and reinstalling XP I'm afraid to say. Ho Hum

 

If you are the Admin - then time for admin type work.

Looks like its time to back up all key files... from all regular user profiles.

Then to a clean full O/S reload. - and this time backup/safely store your admin password.

 

Looks like Im in the same boat as you,except I lost my paddle as well as my password.Cant say I actually lost it,just cant remember the thing,even with the clue I left myself ha ha ha .Yes you may all chuckle,once.Truth is,I had a few drinks and decided it was time for a change,only change needed is dont drink and/or muck about with computer's.Whats even sadder is I am the sole occupier of my machine,hence the adminstrator.Im not locked out fortunately ,just cant change sod all.Win xp home edition,purchased with xp loaded and the only disc I have is a recovery one,is that any help to me if I wanted remove and reinstall.No please not more laughter.