If you've forgotten your Windows password and you're on a domain, you should contact your system administrator to reset your password. If you're not on a domain, you can reset your password by using a password reset disk or by using an administrator account.
If you forget the administrator password and don't have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won't be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won't be able to log on to Windows and will need to re-install Windows.
If you use an administrator account to reset the password, you will permanently lose access to any e‑mail messages or encrypted files that are on that account.
NoteThese steps cannot be completed on Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home Premium.
1.
Log on to the administrator account that you will use to reset the forgotten password.
2.
Open Local Users and Groups by clicking the Start button , typing lusrmgr.msc into the Search box, and then pressing ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3.
Double-click Local Users and Groups, and then click Users.
4.
Right-click the account that you need to reset the password for, and then click Set Password.
A person responsible for planning, configuring, and managing the day-to-day operation of a computer network. Typically, a system administrator assigns user accounts and passwords, establishes security access levels, allocates storage space, and monitors systems to prevent unauthorized access and attacks by malicious software.
Administrator account
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Administrator account
A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer. Administrators can make any desired changes. This account type is not recommended for daily use, and should only be used when necessary.
Password
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Password
A secret string of characters that lets users log on to a computer and access files, programs, and other resources. Passwords help ensure that unauthorized users do not access the computer.
Domain
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Domain
A collection of computers on a network that share a common database and security policy. A domain is administered as a unit with common rules and procedures, and each domain has a unique name.
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