XP log on password unknown!

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?)

Lost, Forgotten, or Expired Passwords:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Jupiter Jones]

Windows XP Key is a program to reset Windows XP security
if Administrator password, secure boot password or key disk is lost.
http://www.lostpassword.com/windows-xp-2000-nt.htm

Forgot your admin password?
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"rayvee61" wrote:

| I aquired a Toshiba lap top, model 1410 computer from my sister, which she
| has not used in a long time. It has windows XP pro on it. She set up a
| windows log on password on it, and never created a password disc. She since
| forgot the pass word, and I have tried everything I know to try and get past
| the pass word with no luck. I removed the CMOS battery, and reinstalled it,
| and I can get into setup, but when windows boots, it requires a password.
| Does any one know what I can do? I don't have the software disc that came
| with the computer, so I can't reformat the drive and reinstall the software
| as I do not have the recovery disc. If any one can help me, it would be
| greatly appreciated! Ray