How to Bypass a Password From a Recovery Console
Having to bypass the administrative password when attempting to log into the recovery console is a fairly common problem. There is a bug in Windows that doesn't recognize a valid password when it is entered. In order to bypass the need for a password to enter the recovery console, you will need to reset the recovery console settings. This article will explain how to bypass a password from a recovery console.
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Instructions
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Click "Start" and open "Control Panel." Change the control panel setting to "Classic View."
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Double-click "Administrative Tools" and choose "Local Security Policy."
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Click "+" to open "Security Settings." Click "+" to expand "Local Polices." Choose "Security Options."
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Double-click "Recovery Console" to allow automatic logons. Choose "Enable." Click "OK." The recovery console can now be accessed without a password.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are running Windows XP, try installing XP Service Pack 1 on your system. Microsoft has a patch in the service pack to fix the recovery console bug.
