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Forgot administrator password I am locked out [Solved/Closed]

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 wlckedDreamz -
Hello,

I accidentally disabled all of my user accounts including the administrator. Now, I am locked out. Cannot remember password for administrator. I have tried to get into safe mode by hitting F8 but it will not go into safe mode to try and change or enter a new password. Am I on the right track?
System Configuration: Windows XP / Firefox 3.6.6
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Hey,

You can follow these steps:

1. Restart Your PC
2. Press F8
3. Run PC in Safe Mode
4. Enter Administrator Account (There Need No Password)
5. Go to Control Panel
6. Then go to User Accounts
7. Delete Password
9. Restart PC Again
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Thanks For U'r Answer's.My Pc Is Now Working Fine
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There is a password required on mine to run admin even in safe mode
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Same here and I can't afford to take to someone to try recover my pw. This is awful I need my pc for my work :/
Answer 2 / 3

reboot the machine .
press F8 ans select command prompt
in command prompt user the command "NET USER (username) (newpassword)
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Hello Sujit

Please follow the instructions provided by Microsoft:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us
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