Password issues with XP

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This one is not my fault, I swear! I updated passwords on my computer and the computer accepted them. Then, when I went to test it, I noticed that the sign in didn't allow the number of digits which I used for my password. So, I'm locked out.

I don't have the version of XP that would start up the password wizard by clicking on the question mark. What I hope to do is get in through the Admin. I reset that password there too, and luckily the number of digits was less. But the Admin icon doesn't come up. So, how do I bring the Admin icon up? I'm guessing this is an older version of XP which has it hidden.

By the way, if I have to scrub this computer and start up all over again, it can be done with minimal pain. There wasn't much on it except for router software.

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1. I think I found the answer.

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/admins.htm

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2. nope. It didn't work.

Are there any other variations for Admin or Administrator?

[steve2470]

3. try this M$ site:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305

How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires

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4. It isn't going to work for me.

[woo me with science]

5. Log off to your welcome screen where the account icons are.

Then do ctrl-alt-delete twice in a row.

A box should come up to allow you to enter the account you want to use.

This works on XP-Pro. Not sure about the home version.

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6. I got it worke out, thanks for the info.