What Is the Default Password for Windows Xp?
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In every installation of Windows XP, there is a built-in and default account named Administrator, which is equivalent to super user or root in Unix/Linux system. By default, the default Administrator account has no password.

How do I get into Windows XP if I forgot my password?

Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice to load the user login panel. Press OK to attempt to log in without a username or password. If that doesn’t work, try typing Administrator into the Username field and pressing OK. If you’re able to log in, head straight to Control Panel > User Account > Change Account.

How do I bypass Windows XP Professional administrator password?

Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

  1. Log on as an administrator. Restart the computer. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE two times, and then type the name of the administrator user account. …
  2. Reset the password. Click Start, and then click Run. Type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.
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