leetabix Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 As it says in the subject really-my friend, me, and a load of other people were going to use his laptop to watch films (via a projector) at this weekend away recently. Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the capitalisation combination on his password, tried his password too many times, and is now locked out. He bought the laptop second hand and therefore doesn't know of an administrator account (or perhaps the account he is using (as it's the only one on the computer that was created previously) is the administrator account, I would imagine). Is there any way he can unlock the account without resorting to formatting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 did you try loging in using the administrator acount? It might not have a password set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 he cna use a liveCD to boot into the computer and copy the SAM file and then just crack the administrator password. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Get a copy of hirens boot CD. Its got a bunch of different utils for changing or removing XP passwords and works like a treat. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hiren.thanki/bootcd.html (might have to google about for an actual download link but this should get you started). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetabix Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 did you try loging in using the administrator acount? It might not have a password set. One would assume the username is administrator, with no password, but I think this failed, if I recall correctly. he cna use a liveCD to boot into the computer and copy the SAM file and then just crack the administrator password. I know Harrison went over a similar situation in one hak.5 episode, where the user had 'forgotten' the windows password, but I think this situation is different in that after a certain number of times the account appeared to 'lock out.' My friend actually remembered the exact password after a while but windows wouldn't let him log on.Get a copy of hirens boot CD. Its got a bunch of different utils for changing or removing XP passwords and works like a treat.http://homepage.ntlworld.com/hiren.thanki/bootcd.html (might have to google about for an actual download link but this should get you started). Removing the password seems to be the best way to go. I'll advice/assist my friend on this, and report back when/if he performs this. Thanks all for the help so far :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jool Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 You could also try this method of resetting the password which requires nothing more than the install cd. Haven't tried it lately since I don't forget my passwords :) but it should still work. http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009...icle.asp?ID=305 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetabix Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Excellent, I'll try this method first as it's pretty easy to follow, as he is relatively uninformed when it comes to computers. Copying down and following these simple instructions should be just what he needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoyBoy Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 maybe booting safe mode would show up the admin account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leetabix Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 There's a number of ways of getting the admin account to show, one involves registry modifying, and I think safe mode is indeed another method. However, I'll see how he handles that simple step-by-step guide, and if he demonstrates himself to be a monkey, then I'll just go over and do it first hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 If it's XP then ctrl+alt+del twice should pop up a log in window and then all you need to do is enter the admin name and password Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.