How can I start Windows XP computers without a password?

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We still have this old laptop with Windows XP. He hasn't been touched in years, now nobody knows the password and there was probably no "forgot password" function.

Is there a way to continue without a password?

How can I start Windows XP computers without a password
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https://www.giga.de/...ts-wieder/
So log in with the (hopefully no password) admin account, then change the password there or create a new user account.

Pr

Here are a few options.

https://recoverit.wondershare.com/de/computer-problems/windows-xp-password-cracker.html

Li

Since it is a Windows XP Home Edition, it could work to start the part in safe mode and log in as administrator without a password.

Otherwise: http://www.chntpw.com/download/

Bi

If physical access then through the method via Utilman.exe

Or just reinstall. You can tap data beforehand.

pi

See e.g. https://www.wintotal.de/tipp/windows-login-passwort-vergessen/