How to Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows Xp
The Forgotten Password Wizard lets you create a password reset disk that you can use to recover your user account and personalized computer settings if you forget your password.
The steps to perform this task differ depending on whether your computer is a member of a network domain or is part of a workgroup (or is a stand-alone computer).
If your computer is on a domain:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Security dialog box.
2. Click Change Password.
3. Click Backup to open the Forgotten Password Wizard.
4. Click Next and then follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
If your computer is not on a domain:
The steps to perform this task differ depending on the type of user account you have.
If you have a computer administrator account
1. Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Click your account name.
3. Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.
4. In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
If you have a limited account
1. Open User Accounts in Control Panel.
2. Under Related Tasks located on the left side of the window, click Prevent a forgotten password.
3. In the Forgotten Password Wizard, follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
