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How to bypass Windows XP login passwords from scratch

Step 3The nastier part

If you have a fancy windows login page, things are a little more annoying. First, click "shut down" to shut down the computer. Then turn it back on. As soon as the screen turns on, press and hold F8. After about 10 seconds, a boot options menu will pop up.

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3 comments

Nov 11, 2007. 5:04 AMranm says:

In XP Pro, if you have fast user switch turned on, you could just press ctrl+alt+del two times.

Jan 24, 2008. 12:47 PMvaiden says:

lol, Exactly. Another fun way to do this is to have a moment alone with the PC while it is logged in to any Administrative account. Then press windows+R to open the run box. Now type controluserpasswords2. Now feel free to blank or change any account password on the computer.

Nov 28, 2011. 12:34 PMshtihl says:

control userpasswords2 (just so you know correct format)

Feb 17, 2012. 11:21 PMsyons says:

Why not use Windows xp Password reset disk, it is free! Or recover Windows XP password with Windows Password Rescuer, it also can be used to reset Windows 7 password if you forgot Windows 7 password.

Feb 29, 2012. 3:25 PMzaroc says:

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May 14, 2012. 6:21 AMsyons says:

Maybe this article also say about Windows XP password reset.
Instead of bypassing or hacking, Recover Windows XP password is legal.