Vista password.

[Kfbikeman]

I entered a new password for my administrator account and then tried to log on but was denied access. I must have fat fingered the keys when I entered the new password. Now I can't reset the password or do much of anything because I have been locked out. Has anyone else had this happen. Feeling really dumb.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello Kfbikeman,

Welcome to the forums!

You may find a solution in this tutorial.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/102005-reset-user-account-password.html


Later Ted

 

[Kfbikeman]

Thanks Ted I'm checking that out now.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Thanks Ted I'm checking that out now.

Keep us informed as to what you find out!


Later Ted

 

[Brink]

Hi kfbikeman,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

In your case since you know the old password, you might try Method Five using Scenario 1 in this tutorial mentioned by Ted for a System Restore.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/102005-reset-user-account-password.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[davehc]

Try this software: http://www.newfreedownloads.com/Wind...d-Changer.html

It isn't free, but i think the demo will let you use it for 30 days.
Don't try and SET a password with this software, just leave the 'new password' entry blank. The program does not re-write the hash. It is much safer to leave it blank and change it the next time you logon.

 

[Brink]

This just happened to me too!!! It happend when I tried to set up a new user account. I have to idea what to do either so i'm right there with you buddy.

Hi Sara,

If you know the old password, you can try Method Five using Scenario 1 in this tutorial mentioned by Ted for a System Restore.

Reset User Account Password

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[markelos]

Or you could download this live cd for vista and burn it to a cd. It is a linux distro that is bootable. Just place it in your drive and reboot. When prompted, press any key to boot from cd. You will enter a linux environment with a method to find all users and passwords of the computer. I have used the live-XP cd and it worked just fine.
I presume the same goes with Vista. Oh and it's free btw.