Vista - Password forgotten owners account

01-03-2009

I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT
Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER
THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM
CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW.
--
Mary

**richc46** · 01-03-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Mary McNeill

I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT
Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER
THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM
CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW.
--
Mary

Sorry, the only suggestion given in the manual is to reinstall windows. My only other comments are: Can you use the password hint for help?

**Brink** · 01-03-2009

Hello Mary,

Method Three in this tutorial may be able to help you reset your password to gain access again.

Reset User Account Password

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Quote: Originally Posted by Mary McNeill

I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT
Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER
THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM
CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW.
--
Mary

01-03-2009	#1 (permalink)
Mary McNeill n/a posts	Password forgotten owners account I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW. -- Mary
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01-03-2009	#2 (permalink)
richc46 Home Premium 64bit SP2 67 posts	Re: Password forgotten owners account Quote: Originally Posted by Mary McNeill I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW. -- Mary Sorry, the only suggestion given in the manual is to reinstall windows. My only other comments are: Can you use the password hint for help?
My System Specs

01-03-2009	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,041 posts	Re: Password forgotten owners account Hello Mary, Method Three in this tutorial may be able to help you reset your password to gain access again. Reset User Account Password Hope this helps, Shawn Quote: Originally Posted by Mary McNeill I am beyond frustrated====13 yr old forgot password on OWNERS ACCOUNT Administrative account AND GUEST ACCOUNT IS disabeled. I AM TRYING TO ENTER THROUGH SAFE MODE AND IT KEEPS ASKING FOR A PASSWORD WHAT CAN I DO ASIDE FROM CHUCKING THIS COMPUTER OUT THE WINDOW. -- Mary
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