How to Remove the Administrator Password in Windows Vista

Your password acts as the keys to your system. Removing it will make it accessible without supplying credentials.

Windows Vista offers the ability to create and remove passwords on user accounts to ensure the security of their documents and information. If the administrator account is the only user on the system, removing the password from this account will completely eliminate the need to log onto the machine upon start-up. Although the log on screen will still appear at start-up if multiple users are present on the system, you will not be required to supply a password to access the administrator account.

Things You'll Need

• Windows Vista
• Administrator account

Instructions

1. Log into the system with your administrative account.

2. Click on the Start button on the task bar.

3. Click on "Control Panel" on the right-hand side of the Start menu.

4. Select "User Accounts and Family Safety" and click on "User Accounts."

5. Click on "Remove Your Password" under the section titled "Making Changes to Your Account."

6. Enter the current administrator password in the "Password" text box.

7. Click the "Remove Password" button. This will permanently delete the password and users will no longer be prompted to enter a password for the administrator's account when the computer is started.

Tips & Warnings

• Removing the Administrator password will enable any user to access administrative powers from their personal account. They will be able to create, edit or change any documents or information on the computer.

References

• PC Hell: How to Remove Your Windows Vista Logon Password