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Cudni
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Re: Reset Windows XP password

It is indeed free, no third party involved, workaround but one that involves the requirement of the OS repair, when not required, with all consequences that brings. With third party mentioned in Faq that is not necessary. Still very useful to know approach though.

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permalink · 2005-11-17 20:39:48 · Print · Reply to this
B
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Re: Reset Windows XP password

Yeah I was thinking about that too.

You know, the next logical step would be for some smart person to analyze this just a bit further and figure out how to trigger the Shift-F10 code from the boot CD WITHOUT having to go through with a repair/reinstall.

Edit: There's another technique that worked for quite a long time but I don't know if it still does.

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permalink · 2005-11-17 20:46:47 · Reply to this
rgillis70
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Re: Reset Windows XP password

said by B See Profile :

Edit: There's another technique that worked for quite a long time but I don't know if it still does.

-- B
Were you refering to a Linux boot disk? I have used that as well as a couple other recovery type boot disks (both from CD and floppy) and they work great. I have never had to runa repair-installtion to the OS to get a new password (but as stated above - it would work).
permalink · 2005-11-18 09:04:22 · Print · Reply to this
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