i have forgotten my windows password.How do i log onto windows(xp) without a forgotten passwoed back up disk?

There is a hidden 'Administrator' account (the account name is: Administrator) in Windows.The default password for this hidden account is normally blank (none).For XP Home users:Boot the computer into Safe ModeDo this by pressing the F8 key (several times) start pressing F8 immediately after the Power On Self Test is finished, and until the Start menu appears.This will get you to the correct menu window.Once in Safe Mode,you will see the normally hidden Administrator accountand any other accounts.(Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically).Use the mouse or Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator'account.The default password is a blank (no password required).For XP Pro users:You do not need to go into Safe Mode.At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twiceto display the Windows logon box.Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes),by default the password is blank, no password need be entered.JShttp://www.pagestart.comNever be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help.

Hi, See How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires Please note that Microsoft support engineers cannot help you retrieve passwords of files and features in Microsoft products that are lost or forgotten. See Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwordsGokul - Microsoft Support [If this post was helpful, please click the "Vote as Helpful" (green triangle) button. If it helps in resolving your issue, click "Propose As Answer" or "Mark as Answer" button. By proposing/marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]