bypass network password to create new user
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I have an old XP computer that was setup years ago on a secure network. It was setup so that the startup screen would only list the network you wanted to log into.
The company gave the computer to me as they were replacing them, but I never really used after the change.
I now want to use it, years later, but cannot log into it.
I can't remember the password
The password and user wouldn't be good anymore. Is there a way I can create another user without signing onto the network? I just want it to be a stand alone laptop without password or network.
Tried going into safe mode to see if I could bypass the current startup screen.
Everything I have found on the net is for Windows 7 and I don't have the screens to try their ideas.
Anyone know?
windows windows-xp
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
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I have an old XP computer that was setup years ago on a secure network. It was setup so that the startup screen would only list the network you wanted to log into.
The company gave the computer to me as they were replacing them, but I never really used after the change.
I now want to use it, years later, but cannot log into it.
I can't remember the password
The password and user wouldn't be good anymore. Is there a way I can create another user without signing onto the network? I just want it to be a stand alone laptop without password or network.
Tried going into safe mode to see if I could bypass the current startup screen.
Everything I have found on the net is for Windows 7 and I don't have the screens to try their ideas.
Anyone know?
windows windows-xp
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
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Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
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If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
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Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter.administratorin the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43
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I have an old XP computer that was setup years ago on a secure network. It was setup so that the startup screen would only list the network you wanted to log into.
The company gave the computer to me as they were replacing them, but I never really used after the change.
I now want to use it, years later, but cannot log into it.
I can't remember the password
The password and user wouldn't be good anymore. Is there a way I can create another user without signing onto the network? I just want it to be a stand alone laptop without password or network.
Tried going into safe mode to see if I could bypass the current startup screen.
Everything I have found on the net is for Windows 7 and I don't have the screens to try their ideas.
Anyone know?
windows windows-xp
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
1011
I have an old XP computer that was setup years ago on a secure network. It was setup so that the startup screen would only list the network you wanted to log into.
The company gave the computer to me as they were replacing them, but I never really used after the change.
I now want to use it, years later, but cannot log into it.
I can't remember the password
The password and user wouldn't be good anymore. Is there a way I can create another user without signing onto the network? I just want it to be a stand alone laptop without password or network.
Tried going into safe mode to see if I could bypass the current startup screen.
Everything I have found on the net is for Windows 7 and I don't have the screens to try their ideas.
Anyone know?
windows windows-xp
windows windows-xp
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
1011
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
1011
asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
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asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
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asked Nov 28 at 23:12
Sheri Trager
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Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
2
If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
1
Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter.administratorin the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43
add a comment |
Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
2
If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
1
Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter.administratorin the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.
– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43
Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
2
2
If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
1
1
Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter
.administrator in the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43
Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter
.administrator in the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43
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Do you have the license key for Windows XP? It may be best to reinstall the OS cleanly.
– music2myear
Nov 28 at 23:22
I do have a license for Windows XP
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:08
I'm sure it's not the current windows xp license installed on the laptop, but I do have one
– Sheri Trager
Nov 29 at 0:09
2
If you will never connect it to the Internet or install questionable software on it, there will be minimal risk in using it with XP. But recognize that XP is long out of support, so it's a target for any exploits that can get to it. Also, it will become harder and harder to find software and drivers that will run on it. But to your question, is there an IT person at your company who would be familiar with the computer's setup, and could give you instructions (or the password)? Depending on how you want to use it, you may also have other options than using it as-is.
– fixer1234
Nov 29 at 0:21
1
Have you tried logging in with the local administrator account? It might have a blank password. To try, enter
.administratorin the username box to "bypass" logging in with a domain account.– Twisty Impersonator
Nov 29 at 2:43