Use Windows Installation Disc to Reset Windows XP Password

Forgetting Windows XP logon password is really an annoying problem. Although we can reset the password with a password reset disk, but most computer users forget to create a password reset disk in advance. Many users may re-install their Operating System or ask help for professional because they cannot find better ways. In fact, you can also use Windows XP installation disc to reset Windows XP password. You can follow the steps below.

Step 1. Start your computer from the Windows XP installation disc.

Step 2. Select Accept when it asks to repair your existing Windows installation, and then press R to run the repair.

Step 3. Allow the computer to start repairing itself by copying files to the hard drive.

Step 4. Wait for the computer to reboot, and then come to a screen that reads "Press any key to continue". Do not press any keys.

Step 5. Allow the computer to restart the installation process and look at the details on the bottom of the screen.

Step 6. Press Shift +F10 when you see "Installing Devices" at the bottom of the screen. A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.

Step 7. Input "nusrmgr.cpl" and press Enter at the prompt.

Step 8. Choose the "Administrator account" in the User Accounts screen. The User Accounts screen will say "User Accounts" at the top of it and will list all of the user accounts on the system.

Step 9. Pick the account you need to reset password as you prefer.

Once the Repair is done, you can log on with your new password. And your files and data should remain intact. It is a little difficult for common users to reset forgotten password with the Windows installation disc. If the steps above are too difficult to perform or you don't have a Windows XP installation disc, you can still reset Windows XP password with third party software. It is very simple.

Windows password recovery software is another option for you when you need to perform Windows XP password recovery. This kind of software provides you an easy way to reset lost or forgotten password in any version of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008/2003 and so on. If you forgot Windows 7 password, you can choose some popular software, such as Windows Password Unlocker and Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery. They could create a password reset disk. Then you can use the password reset disk to reset Windows password easily.