How to Create and Use a Password Reset Disk in Windows XP


The Password Reset Disk is used to gain access into Microsoft Windows XP based if you lost your password. The Forgotten Password Wizard lets you create a password reset disk that you can use to recover your user account and personalized computer settings if you forget your password.

The steps to perform this task differ depending on whether your computer is a member of a network domain or is part of a workgroup (or is a stand-alone computer).

If your computer is on a domain:

1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Security dialog box.
2. Click Change Password.
3. Click Backup to open the Forgotten Password Wizard.
4. Click Next and then follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

If your computer is not on a domain:

The steps to perform this task differ depending on the type of user account you have.

If you have a computer administrator account

1. Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Click your account name.
3. Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4. In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

If you have a limited account

1. Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.
3. In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen

The Instructions which appear on the screen are simple and easy to understand and you just have to fill in the details or navigate through the options according to your choice.

Using Password Reset Disk

In the Welcome Screen dialog Box press Ctrl + Alt + Del. In the log on Windows Box type in a password and click OK. In the login Failed Dialog Box click Reset. This will start your password Reset Wizard and follow the instructions. Insert your password Reset Disk while doing this and you can change your password. After everything is done, Log In with your new password.

Note: You cannot use the password reset disk to reset the password on another computer. You can use it only on the computer where it was created.

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