Forgotten Admin Password Cannot Access Windows Desktop

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  1. Posts : 6
    Windows XP
       #1

    Forgotten Admin Password Cannot Access Windows Desktop


    Hi I am using Windows 7 and am a total newbie to computers. This computer I am using at the moment is at an internet cafe.

    I changed my password a couple of days ago, but have now forgotten it, now when I boot up the computer it goes straight to the user screen asking for a password to access my desktop. I have tried entering it and then it asks me to reset it using an edisk but I don't have this disk, so cannot access my computer.

    Can someone please provide me with simple instructions on how to access my desktop, and how to remove the password request at the start of booting up the computer? I have no idea and am lost on what to do. Can I bypass the login and then remove the password or I have read that I can restore to a certain point, any help will be appreciated

    Thanks in advance
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Welcome!

    You can revert the password back again using System Restore from the repair or install disc.
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  3. Posts : 6
    Windows XP
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks Jonathan


    would that remove anything? as I still want to retain the data on the computer, and is there any simple steps anywhere that I can following in relation to system restore

    I just want to remove that stupid password have the rest of the computer load my desktop and use it but without the password i am lost

    thanks for your help
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    System restore is suppose to change only the OS. If all goes as it should your personal documents, etc will not be affected.

    This is from Jons post, just follow the instructions.

    System Restore
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  5. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #5

    Hello daashyte, welcome to Seven Forums!



    Have a look at the tutorial at the link below, it's not all that hard to do, maybe you can print it out somewhere; be sure to post back to keep us informed.


    Password Reset
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  6. Posts : 6
    Windows XP
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks Rich


    For your information I did have a look at the link but I am assuming I have to be within windows to do this but the problem is I can't get into my desktop and start menu to do these steps cause as soon as i start up windows it loads everything and then jumps to the log in screen for me to enter the password and simpleton me can't remember so i am just looking at the log on screen and that's it
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows XP
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks BFK


    so i have to go and change the boot process and then reset the password, using a disk? ok will go and try that out and keep you posted, it does seem like a long process just to bypass one's admin process just to have your desktop etc load up, but thats most probably why I'm such a newbie at it will post back once i figure out the madness thanks heaps
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  8. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #8

    Jonathan_King said:
    Welcome!

    You can revert the password back again using System Restore from the repair or install disc.


    There's actually a tutorial about this, it may be easier; you will need a disk for either one.


    Password Reset : Using System Restore in Windows 7
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  9. Posts : 6
    Windows XP
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hi BFK, I will try that also but I don't lose any data already on there from using this process do I
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  10. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #10

    daashyte said:
    Hi BFK, I will try that also but I don't lose any data already on there from using this process do I


    No, system restore does not remove any user date, it may remove anything installed since the restore point you use was created but the "Password Reset" tutorial will not remove anything at all.
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