Windows XP Password Removal and Boot Disk: Guide to Solving Password Issues

By / March 3, 2023

Some users report that their Windows XP password removal failed, and they cannot boot their computer.
In this article, we will explore the best troubleshooting methods to solve this problem.

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    Use a third-party tool

    1. Use a free tool called Windows Password Recovery tool to Remove or Reset Windows password, including Administrator and User password.
    2. Download and run the Windows Password Recovery tool.
      Download and run the Windows Password Recovery tool.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset or remove your Windows password.

    Use third-party software

    1. For Windows XP, you can use third-party software like Windows Password Recovery Tool 7.5.1. It uses multiple methods of password removal. You can download Windows Password Recovery Tool 7.5.1 here.
      For Windows XP, you can use third-party software like Windows Password Recovery Tool 7.5.1. It uses multiple methods of password removal. You can download Windows Password Recovery Tool 7.5.1 here.
    2. Remove password from Windows XP Registry
    3. 1. Go to Start > Run
    4. 2. Type regedit and press Enter
    5. 3. Click Yes in the UAC prompt
      3. Click Yes in the UAC prompt
    6. 4. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
    7. 5. In the right pane, double-click on DefaultPassword
    8. 6. Enter the new password in the NewPassword and ConfirmNewPassword fields
    9. 7. Click OK
      7. Click OK
    10. 8. Restart your computer

    Modify your registry

    1. Type regedit in the search bar, right-click the search result, and choose Run as administrator.
    2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion Windows Defender
      Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion Windows Defender
    3. Double click on Windows Defender Firewall
    4. Expand Properties
    5. Enter “Firewall Settings” in the search bar
    6. Right-click on No firewall is selected and choose “Add”
      Right-click on No firewall is selected and choose
    7. Select “Standard”
    8. Select “Public” in the scope
    9. Click “OK”

    Perform an SFC scan

    1. Download Microsoft’s System File Checker tool and save it on the desktop.
    2. Double-click on the MSTool.exe file to run it.
      Double-click on the MSTool.exe file to run it.
    3. In the System File Checker window, click on the Scan for Problems button.
    4. Once it’s done, click on the Repair All button.

    Perform a CHKDSK scan

    1. Click the Start button.
    2. Search for Command prompt.
      Search for Command prompt.
    3. Right-click Command prompt and select Run as administrator.
    4. Type the following command and press Enter: CHKDSK /R C:
    5. Wait for the process to complete and restart your PC.
    6. Disconnect the peripherals
    7. Perform a boot sequence
      Perform a boot sequence

    Perform a Disk Cleanup

    1. To delete temporary files, unwanted files, and other types of junk, press the Windows key + S hotkey, enter cleanmgr, and then click on Run as administrator under Cleanmgr.
    2. Select the Disk Cleanup tab on the window that opens.
    3. Select the file types to delete.
      Select the file types to delete.
    4. Select the Clean Up System Files box, and then click the OK button.
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    Perform a System Restore

    1. First, press the Windows key + S keyboard shortcut to open Search.
    2. Enter restore in the search box.
      Enter restore in the search box.
    3. Click Create a Restore Point to open the window in the shot directly below.
    4. Select the Show more restore points option.
    5. Press the Next button.
    6. Select the Restore my computer to an earlier time option.
    7. Select the Show more restore points option.
    8. Press the Next button.
    9. Select the Choose a different restore point option.
      Select the Choose a different restore point option.
    10. Click the Next button.
    11. Select the Show more restore points option.
    12. Press the Next button.
    13. Select the Restore my computer to an earlier time option.
    14. Select the Show more restore points option.
    15. Press the Next button.
    16. Select the System Restore option.
    17. Press the Next button.
    18. Enter the password, press the Next button, and press the Finish button.
      Enter the password, press the Next button, and press the Finish button.
    19. Select the System Restore option.
    20. Press the Next button.
    21. Enter the password, press the Next button, and press the Finish button.
      Enter the password, press the Next button, and press the Finish button.
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