How do I erase an old password on my computer if I don't remember the password?

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How do I erase an old password on my computer if I don't remember the password?

I gave my father my old HP computer. He tried to set it up. I thought that I erased the need for a password, but it keeps asking for a password. I know repair workers can bypass and erase passwords. How can I do this to allow my father access to my old computer?

Status: Open Dec 22, 2007 - 11:52 AM

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oracleofDelphi

Dec 22, 2007 - 09:05 PM

restart your computer in safe mode and logon as the administrator
open the control panel and select users.
select the user your father will log in as (not the administrator)
you should see an option that says delete password.

to restart your computer in safe mode:
after powering on your computer and before any windows logo ever shows, continually press the F8 key on the top of your keyboard.

if the administrator account requires a password, then post if you have windows XP pro or XP home installed, then I'll show you how to reset the admin password.

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