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XP Password

by ezmon Feb 13, 2009 11:16AM PST

Hi.....Started my computer running XP Professional...haven't started it in months. Everything booted up no errors..When I restarted it... it went to a password screen with my name on it is asking for the password. I never have put a password in my computer before. I tried safe mode with no luck. I really do not want to reformat the harddrive due to things I need off it...Any suggestions?

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Try.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Feb 13, 2009 11:39AM PST

Free? Google the word NTPASSWD

Not easy enough? Pay up at http://www.lostpassword.com

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XP Password

by hmathur Feb 13, 2009 11:45PM PST

XP Pro asks to renew password. Since you never entered a password, leave the password and password confirmation field blank and press enter. It should sove your problem. You don'nt need to reformat or reinstall Win Xp.

Enjoy.

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