Resetting a User Account Password

• 1). Log on to your computer using an administrator account.
  
  
• 2). Click "Start" and then "Control Panel."
  
  
• 3). Select "User Accounts" and then select "Change an account."
  
  
• 4). Click the account you would like to change and then select "Create/Change the Password."
  
  
• 5). Change and save the new password.
  
  

Resetting the Administrator Password

• 1). Restart your computer. Click "Start" and then click "Restart."
  
  
• 2). Press "F8" as your computer reboots. Windows takes you to the "Advanced Boot Options" menu.
  
  
• 3). Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and then press "Enter." Your computer will boot into safe mode. Safe mode is a simplified version of Windows XP used to troubleshoot computer problems.
  
  
• 4). Click "Start" and then select "Run."
  
  
• 5). Type "control userpasswords2" into the run dialog box and then click "OK."
  
  
• 6). Select the Users tab and click the account that needs a password reset. Click "Reset Password."
  
  
• 7). Type in a new password into the New Password box and then verify your new password by repeating it into the Confirm New Password box. Click "OK."
  
  
• 8). Restart your computer and attempt to log on to Windows XP.