How to Remove an Administrator Password in Windows XP

Passwords. Those ubiquitious alpha-numeric codes that protect us and give us access to everything digital. Unfortunately, passwords can be confusing because, though your computer likely won't forget a password, you very well might. When this happens, you can be locked out from your whole system, as in the case of the Windows XP Administrator Password. This article will show you how to remove an Administrator password.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your CD drive and boot your computer. If you receive the message "press any key to boot from CD," press any key.

2. Press Enter to setup Windows. After accepting the license agreement, you wil be asked if you want start a Repair process.

3. Press R to begin the Repair process. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files, which can take several minutes. After this, reboot. Let the computer boot normally (do not press a key to boot from CD).

4. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen. When you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This will open a command line console.

5. Type NUSRMGR.CPL at the prompt and press Enter. This will give you access to User Accounts. Remove or change your password. Write it down! After the repair is finished, you will be able to log on with your new password.

Tips & Warnings

• If you simply want to remove administrator passwords, open a command prompt and type "control userpasswords2." Uncheck the checkbox that says "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer." The computer will no longer prompt you for a password.

Resources

• Windows Support Password Help
• Password Recovery Program

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