How to Get Past a Password on Windows XP

Getting past the password in Windows XP is easy with a couple of clicks.

When you set your Windows XP password, you might think that you're choosing a password you could never forget. People forget their login passwords all the time. It's even possible that you could have setup your computer with the wrong password. If you've forgotten your login password, you can get past the login screen by using something called "Safe Mode." Safe Mode will allow you to change the password or access the files on your computer without having to log in to your system.

Things You'll Need

• Windows computer

Instructions

1. Turn your computer off if it is on.

2. Turn the computer (back) on.

3. Press down the "F8" key on your keyboard.

4. Wait for the Windows Advanced Login screen to pop up.

5. Press down on the arrows keys to scroll down to the "Safe Mode" option.

6. Press the "Enter" key.

7. Wait for the computer to enter Safe Mode.

References

• Computer Hope: How To Get Into Safe Mode