| Main > Software Forum |
| Hiding XP - Password stuck |
| (1/1) |
| MPTech:
I didn't want to hi-jack the "Hiding XP" topic, but I would really appreciate some help. After I installed the animated MAME boot screen, the password logon came up and I proceeded to step 2: 2. Getting rid of the Welcome screen i) Start Menu -> Control Panel + select User Accounts. ii) Select "Change the way users log on or off" iii) Un-tick the "Use the Welcome screen" + apply options. Close the User Accounts window. iv) Start Menu -> Run and enter control userpasswords2 v) Un-tick the "User must enter a username and password to use this computer" vi) Enter the password for the person you want to login as. I wanted it to continue logging in as the Administrator with no password (as it did before), so when it asked the password I hit Enter and did not input one. But when I rebooted, it would not let me in and I received this message: "Unable to log you on because of an account restriction". Now I can't logon in Administrator. I can login as a username I established, but it will not allow me to make any changes or run MSCONFIG (no admin privileges). How do I log back in as Administrator? (with no password?) |
| loadman:
Hi, Someone may have another idea but worst case scenario you can reset the password with tools found here: http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm#1 Good Luck. I have used these tools on a few PC's with great success. ...If you are going to set a 'autologin' via control userpasswords2. I would recommend setting up another account for that (with admin privileges if you must / you can change that back later) . |
| KenToad:
I had a similar problem: Following the above link should work. Also, you can try logging in using safemode if you still have troubles even after you have zapped the password for sure. I had to use safemode. Good luck. KenToad |
| MPTech:
I tried logging into safe mode and it allowed me to change/re-set the password, but the password didn't take or something, because it would not allow me to log back in normally with the new password. I also tried the utility / bootdisk option. I upladed the file (3 times, using different emails) and have not received a reply yet. Any other suggestions????? thanks |
| zvar:
Offline NT Password & Registry Editor I've used this program several times to reset clients passwords for both XP and 2k. You just dl and create a boot disk (CD of floppy) and boot from it. Steven |
| Navigation |
| Message Index |