Forgot admin pwd (VHP)-still logged in, can't restart until fixed

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dreemsnake

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I have Vista Home Premium. Earlier today, I set up a password for my admin account, but forgot to write it on my secure pwd list. I am still logged in but I don't dare shut down or restart because I won't be able to log back in.

I went in to change/remove the password because I thought it might give me my security question that I chose when I set up the password. But if you are already logged in, it doesn't do that. You have to remember what your password is.

There was only one account on my laptop, and it was my admin account. I added another admin account, just in case. But I really want the password to my account. Is there any way to get that while still logged in?

Yes, I am an idiot.

Thanks in advance.
 

My Computer

System One

Well just log onto the "admin" account and reset your password?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Duel Core Intel
    Memory
    2GB
    Hard Drives
    120GB SATA2
Did you try reseting the password in conrtol panel?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    a6130n (Modded)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 ghz
    Motherboard
    ECS Nettle 2 NForce 430
    Memory
    4GB G.SKILL DDR2 800mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics card(s)
    HIS ATI Radeon 4850 (Overclocked)
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
    Monitor(s) Displays
    DELL 2408WFP
    Screen Resolution
    Digital 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HDT72504 7200 RPM
    PSU
    Silencer 550w
    Case
    OEM
    Mouse
    Wireless Mouse
    Keyboard
    Wireless Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    Verizon Fios 20/5
    Other Info
    It is an affordable fast little one.
Here is how to fix- Warning any enrypted files will be unaccessable!! so unencrypt any that are encrypted. You can re-encrypt after restore.

Do a system restore to a point before you created the new password- this will activate the old password (if there was one)
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB) and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
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