How To Access Your PC If You Forget Your Windows Password

These are the steps that you can take to access your system and files again if you ever lock out your own computer:

• Reset the password with a Windows installer.
1. Taking your Windows CD-ROM and inserting it into the computer will allow you do reboot the computer and reset the password.

2. Go to the Setup menu and choose the Repair option by clicking R This will repair your hard disks and copy your files. When it is done, your PC will reboot automatically. 

3. Press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt. From here, you can access the Control Panel by entering control.exe (Windows 2000) or nusrmgr.cpl (Windows XP). You will now be able to reset your password. 

• Create a second Computer Administrator account. Creating a second administrative account allows you to have the same level of access to the computer and its files apart from your primary administrative profile. Using this other account you can change the password of your other account so you can access it again. 
1.Go to Control Panel then User Accounts

2. Create a new account and name it

3. Pick account type as Computer Administrator

4. Assign a password that you wouldn't forget  (e.g. anniversary date) 

5. Create a password hint (e.g. your first pet's name)