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Forgotten Password to windows 2000

Anonymous
2015-04-29T02:02:35+00:00

My daughter years ago had a computer with Microsoft Windows 2000. After a this years we are trying to use it but she can't remember the password she used 10 years ago. How do I by pass the password check in and reset the system

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-04-29T02:08:08+00:00

    Hi,

    This is all the information that is available from Microsoft:

    "Windows 2000 Logon Passwords"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258289/en-us

    "If a user password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, the only method to reset the password is for the administrator (or a user with administrative access) to log on and reset the password in Computer Management. There is no method in the Windows 2000 security model to bypass, disable, or reset the password.

    If the administrator password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, access to the computer may not be obtainable and the operating system may need to be reinstalled."

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    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/189126/en-us

    Third-party password tools

    Some third-party companies claim to be able to circumvent passwords that have been applied to files and features that Microsoft programs use. For legal reasons, we cannot recommend or endorse any one of these companies. If you want help to break or to reset a password, you can locate and contact a third-party company for this help. You use such third-party products and services at your own risk.

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    Other than the above information, we can not assist you any further with this.

    Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

    Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

    Cheers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-04-30T03:00:01+00:00

    2000 is alot like xp...2000 should have a safe-mode configuration,simply tap

    the F8 key on pc start..If it exists,select normal mode,enter 2000 as thee administrator,

    in 2000,open user accounts,reset password..Also,with administrator selected,if asked

    for password,press the enter key..

    If its a pc password,remove the MB battery,wait 10 minutes,reinstall,or replace it,

    enter the BIOS on pc startup,reset date/time,etc..

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