Passwords exist to restrict unwanted users from accessing information. But, probably, many found themselves in a situation where you put a seemingly simple password (for example, to restrict access to files for children), and then you forget it. Accordingly, it is impossible to enter the system without a password. First of all, the thought arises to urgently reinstall the operating system. But there are other options as well. If you have Windows XP, use the following methods.
It is necessary
Computer running Windows XP operating system, screwdriver
Instructions
Step 1
The first way you can try to log into the system. In the window for entering the name, simply enter "Administrator", and in the line for entering the password press Enter. The fact is that after installing the operating system, most users create their own user profile, but the administrator profile remains. Moreover, this profile is not visible either on the welcome screen or in the list of profiles in the operating system itself.
Step 2
The second way is to log into the system without a password. Turn on your computer. Wait until the password entry window appears, and then press the "Ctrl + Alt + Del + Reset" key combination. The Reset button is located on the computer case. After that, the PC will reboot, all passwords will be reset, and the system will boot normally without a password dialog box.
Step 3
There is another way to log into the system without a password. It is associated with resetting BIOS settings. Unplug your computer from the electrical outlet. Unscrew the fixing screws of the system unit cover and remove it. Now find the battery on the motherboard (a regular round battery installed in the motherboard) and remove it from the connector. Wait about five minutes, then put the battery back into the slot. Thus, the BIOS settings will be reset. Close the lid of the system unit.
Step 4
Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. It should boot normally. If the dialog box where you need to select a username and password appears again, just leave the password entry line blank and click "Login".
