In this post i’ll show you how you can Reset your Windows Admin Password allowing you access to your Computer.  These steps will work on Windows 2000 and XP only.

I’ll cover windows password recovery tools that will make your job easy in case you have forgot your admin password and don’t want to go through the technical steps involved in a later post.

Of course these steps may not work on a Computer that is protected by Encryption Software..

Password Reset for Windows XP Using Windows XP CD

1. Insert your Windows XP CD into your drive and start your Computer.
2. Make sure your system boots from the CD
3. On the Welcome to Windows Screen press Enter
4. From the Setup Screen choose the option for Repair
5. Let Repair run and copy the files needed. Once done you’ll get prompted that the system needs to reboot, let it
6. While rebooting in the Lower Left Hand Corner once you see ” Installing Devices ” Press SHIFT + F10
7. A Command Console will open up and at the prompt type in  NUSRMGR.CPL and Enter
8. You’ll see the User Accounts Console open up
   
9. Choose the Account you need to change the password for
   
10. Continue with the Repair Process where you will be promoted for your Windows Product Key

And You’re All Set ! Please don’t use these steps on a computer that is not yours. I’ll not be held liable in any way possible. The steps have been disclosed to assist users who are trying to access their own computer or are authorized to do so.

Also the above steps will work on all Versions of Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

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Password Recovery for Windows Vista and Windows 7

There are 2 Ways to Recover or Reset your Windows Vista or Windows 7 Password

1) Use the Password Reset Disk which you hopefully had created earlier. Somehow i believe you didn’t do that, hence the reason why you’re reading this blog article today.

2) Use Free or Premium Password Recovery Software to Reset the Password. I’ve covered the Top 3 Free and Premium Windows Password Recovery Tools in a later post. You can click on the link to read more on that.

As you can see its not difficult for anyone to access your Computer without even knowing your Windows login. Dont take chances, protect yourself with Laptop Encryption.

I do hope you find this post helpful. If you do know of any other methods to reset or recover Windows admin login passwords do share it with me and everyone by leaving a comment below. I do reward regular commentators with do follow links.  Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter and follow me on twitter ( i will follow back )

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Microsoft is now offering a 90 day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise.

It is specifically designed for IT Professionals, so that they can test their software and hardware on a final version of the product.

In addition, it provides the opportunity for one to get familiar with all the major improvements then their previous versions of the Windows Operating System.

It also enables one to experience for themselves just how Windows 7 can make one’s Computer more productive, secure, and easy to manage.

Here’s what you need to know:

This is a trial software that has been designed specifically for IT Professionals to experience Windows 7 Enterprise on behalf of their organization.

It is not recommend that you install this if you are a not an IT Professional or not professionally managing corporate networks.

Guidelines on usage:

• Protect your PC and data. Definitely back up your data and it is not recommended to test Windows 7 on your primary home or business PC.
• You have 10 days to activate the product. If not activated within 10 days, the system will shut down once every hour until activated.
• The 90-day Trial is the full working version of the Windows 7 Enterprise, the version most corporates will be using. It does not require a product key (it is embedded with the download).
• The 90-day Trial will shut down once every hour when you have reached the end of the 90-day evaluation period.
• The 90-day Trial is offered for a limited time and in limited quantity. The download will be available through March 31, 2010, or while supplies last.
• After the 90-day Trial expires, if you wish to continue to use Windows 7 Enterprise, you will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7, including drivers and applications. Please keep this in mind; Windows 7 Enterprise is not available through retail channels.
• Technical Questions: Please refer to Microsoft’s FAQ or visit the Windows 7 support forum.

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Download Link for Windows 7 Enterprise 90 Day Trial

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If You’d rather have a Full Version of Windows 7 for Free for ever and not a trial,  do read our post on how to possibly get it.  CLICK HERE

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