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Windows cannot change your password - BUT IT DID.
  1. 28 Apr 2008 #1


    mattel-inc Guest

    Windows cannot change your password - BUT IT DID.


    Hi all,

    I'm currently using Vista Home Premium with 1 admin account and 1 guest
    account.

    Sadly when I went to change my password for my admin account, I was
    prompted saying that my password was unable to be changed. I thought
    nothing of it. I tried to change it again but it said my "current"
    password is incorrect? It was right the first time.

    I am forced to conclude Windows has changed my password.
    I use my previous password - NOT WORKING.
    I use the password I tried to change it to - NOT WORKING.

    So I shut down my computer, only to open it the next day with every
    password attempt failing.

    Has anyone been in a similar situation? Can anyone recommend any fix.
    All I need is my files back, even if I do have to re-install Windows
    itself.

    I really need my account back. It has my whole life on there; sadly not
    backed up.

    Your help and patience is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Melissa.


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  2. 01 Jul 2009 #2


    Jreal10

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    Re: Windows cannot change your password - BUT IT DID.

    Nope the exact samething happen to me today. And I haven't found a solution.

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  3. 04 Jul 2009 #3


    Flavius

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    Re: Windows cannot change your password - BUT IT DID.

    method three or four from this:Reset User Account Password

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