I have forgotten my password to actually get on the computer. Not sure how to recover it

Hi CLala,You may follow this link & check if it helps.How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expiresNote: Refer this article which describes Microsoft policy about missing, lost, forgotten, or incorrect passwords.Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwordsHope the information helps.RegardsDebleena SMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

press ctrl+alt+delete twice before you do anything else at the welcome screen. type in administrator and leave blank password. you can resett your password from there.