Password recovery help in windows 2000

aceofskies05

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I cant log on to my computer im stuck at the login screen and I forgot my password? Anyway I can get it? Boot from cd?
 

sonoma1993

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could always download hiren bootcd, and use the password reset/recovery programs on that cd.
 

chusteczka

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In windows 2000, there is a method to boot into the command line through either safe mode or the Administrative account. From there, you can navigate into a directory with the password file. If the password file is deleted and the system rebooted, the user will be asked to change their password upon logging back in again.