Why won't computer except my password or my user name? All of sudden

If you want to change a computer's sing-on password without actually knowing the original password, then today's your lucky day.

You don't need to be computer savvy to do this.
This is considering you know the ethics of privacy.

Please do not use this against anyone.
Okay, now that that's over with, here's how to change the sign-on password to a computer without knowing the original password...

Go to the start menu, then click on "run" (the command program).
Type in "cmd" (without the quotes).
Once the command window comes up type in: "net user"


After you type in "net user" it will list the user names of the computer.
You want to type in "net user" and the user name after it.

So if the username was Maya you would type in: net user maya.
After this it should say on the command window "you may change your password".

To change the password type in what you typed in the previous step but this time add the password to the end.
So if my password were abcd I would type in : net user maya abcd.
Change Administrator password using DOS Command
Use dos comand
The administrator account on a Windows machine is the main, root user name that gives full access to the machine.

Administrators should change this password frequently to avoid unauthorized access to the domain or desktop machine.

This can be done in the Windows Control Panel, or use the "net user" command in the Windows DOS prompt.

Log in to the machine using the administrator username and password.
You can also use an account that has administrator privileges on the domain or desktop computer.


Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Run" or "Start Search" (depending on your version of Windows).

In the text box displayed, enter "cmd" and press the "OK" button.
This opens the command prompt window.

Type "net user administrator <new password>" into the command prompt.
Replace "<new password>" with the password you want to set.

Enter the password again for confirmation.
Once you enter it again, the administrator password has been changed.

Test the new password by rebooting the machine and logging in with the new administrator password.

What service are you trying to access?

Is it your Own Computer? If yes then follow this steps but remember this steps only works of there is a password in User account but not in Administrator account.
Turn on the Computer, the place where it will ask the password there you Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE all together two times, you shuld press those key very fast, i mean once if you press those key then there shold not be time gape when you press next time.
After doing that successfully then it'll show you a small window where it'll ask you user name and password, in place of user name just type Administrator and leave the password place blank and hit the enter. if there is no pass word in your administrator account then it should open up and you can go to control panel--user accounts--chose the user account which has the password and select remove password. Restart the computer and this time it'll not ask you for password.

IF there is a password in Administrator account then you need to find some password removing tools.

Password Reset Disk can reset forgotten computer password, if you have not it, you can use Smartkey Windows Password Recovery to create a password reset disk, and you can see the detail direction from http://www.recoverlostpassword.com/products/windowspasswordrecovery.html

Do you have an ex husband or ex boyfriend that maybe knows your personal info and the passwords you would probably use? I mean they would know all the answers most likely to the secret questions such as "What is my mothers maiden name", "what city was my father born im", etc. I think this is coming from someone that is or was close to you.

Make sure you change the passwords from being so obvious. I would also change the secret questions too. For example: When asked "What is my mothers maiden name", If her real maiden name is Johnson, change it to some fictious name such as Obama. You've go to keep someone that knows the real answers out of your stuff.
Windows Firewall Turned On. and within Windows Firewall make sure you have Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop turned off (unchecked). Click Start/Control Panel/Windows Firewall make sure the firewall is on then click the Exceptions Tab and make sure the check is removed from the box next to Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop.

I doubt very seriously that this is someone out there randomly hacking into your computer. If you have a wireless network in the house Change the Password to the wireless network. Also change the password that allows you to log into the router. Most people leave the password that allows them to log into the router set at the manufacturers default. Change it, so that who ever knows you cannot sit outside your house and get into your router.

Make sure you don't have File Sharing set on any of your Files and Folders. Click Start/My Computer and open your local C drive by double clicking on it. If you see any folder that has a hand under it, that means that folder is being shared. Make sure you check your My Documents Folder. To get to the My Documents folder click Start/My Computer/Documents and Settings and you will see the users that have folders on the computer. If you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 click Start/My Computer/Users and you will see the users that have folders on the system. Look at the My Documents Fold and see if it is shared (has a hand under it). If it is shared, Right Click on it and select Properties then remove Sharing from the folder.

Also when you open My Computer look before you select the C Local Drive for Public or Shared Folders. If you see it open it and make sure non of your folders are in there, if so, remove them.

If the Itunes library is not yours that means someone knows your Itunes credentials, change your password and any questions that you have to answer to get the password reset.

Maybe a virus has hidden some of your folders because you mentioned that you are missing pictures. Right Click on My Pictures then select Properties and make sure that there is not a check in the hidden box.

for which operating system ????

Windows XP users
Change password

1. Open Control Panel
2. Double-click the Users Accounts icon
3. Select the account you wish to change.
4. Select the option "Change my name" to change your username or "Create a password" or "Change my password" to change your password.

Note: Windows XP Home users can only change the Administrator password through Safe Mode

Windows Vista and 7 users
Change password

1. Open Control Panel
2. Click Add or remove user accounts.
3. Click the account you wish to change.
4. Click Change the password

Change username

1. Open Control Panel
2. Click Add or remove user accounts.
3. Click the account you wish to change.
4. Click Change the account name

Windows 2000 users
Change password

Microsoft Windows 2000 users can change their username by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL while in Windows to open the Windows Security window. From this window click the "Change Password" button

Enter your old password and the new password you wish to use.
Change username

In order to change the username of an account on Windows XP you will need to have an account with Administrator rights. If you're logged in as Administrator or have an account with Administrator rights, follow the below steps.

1. Open Control Panel
2. Double-click the Users and Password icon
3. Make sure "Users must enter a user and password to use this computer" is checked.
4. Highlight the account you wish to change the username for and click the Properties button.
5. Within the Properties you'll be able to change the User name.

hope this helps

is it Administration rights you must be the computers Administrator
click start control panel Open User Accounts in Control Panel. On the Users tab, click the name of the user whose password you want to change, and then click Reset Password. In New password and Confirm new password, type the new password, and then click OK. Notes You can change passwords only for local computer accounts, such as guest, administrator, or accounts you create for your computer. You cannot change your network logon password in User Accounts. To change your own password, press CTRL ALT DELETE and then click Change Password
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if you are not the computer administrator and have not assigned a bios password during the boot up process you will see on the screen for a short amount of time press a certain key to enter set up Press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS scroll down to set user password or supervisor password you can change or remove your password from there also click start control panel user accounts on the users tab,click the name of the computer administrator you must have full control can change the password there

hope this helps you

At one time I forgot windows password. And then, I downloaded a file and created a windows password reset disk with a program named Windows Password Reset 9.0 and I successfully reset the forgotten password with the disk. http://www.reset-windows-password.com

Router's password could mean 2 things. First password for you to open router's configuration page or password for you to connect wireless to your router.

Configuration's password:
-Logon to your router configuration page
-Please to the TOOLS and ADMIN Tab. You there you can change the admin user name and password. If you do not have the user name and password, please check for the default user name and password on the router's manual. If default user name and password won't work reset the router. Press and hold down the reset button or pinhole on the back of the router for 10 seconds. Then re-enter user name and password again. It should work this time.

Wireless Security Password:

-Logon to your router configuration page
-Under SETUP and Wireless Settings tab you will get an option to change the wireless password

click start control panel Open User Accounts in Control Panel. On the Users tab, click the name of the user whose password you want to change, and then click Reset Password. In New password and Confirm new password, type the new password, and then click OK. Notes You can change passwords only for local computer accounts, such as guest, administrator, or accounts you create for your computer. You cannot change your network logon password in User Accounts. To change your own password, press CTRL ALT DELETE and then click Change Password
also
if you are not the computer administrator and have not assigned a bios password during the boot up process you will see on the screen for a short amount of time press a certain key to enter set up Press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS scroll down to set user password or supervisor password you can change or remove your password from there also click start control panel user accounts on the users tab,click the name of the computer administrator you must have full control can change the password there

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i have used this software and no that it works although you might have to get a computer with an internet connection to download and burn it to a disc

http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5710

UBCD4Win is a bootable CD which contains software that allows you to repair, restore, or diagnose almost any computer problem also has a bios reset tool which can remove your password and bios password
you will have to burn it to a disk as an ISO then you will have to boot from the disc During the boot process you will see on the screen to press a certain key to enter setup Press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS the scroll down to advanced bios features press enter change your first boot device to cd press escape then press f10 to save to cmos to restart (note after you have removed your password you will have change first boot back to your hard drive)

http://www.filebuzz.com/findsoftware/Free_Password_Remover/1.html

you fill find a few password removal programs pay and freeware
Hope this helps