I think a virus/spyware whatever just changed my XP admin password [Archive]

haniblecter

08-12-2005, 01:02 PM

wtf? This is possible?

Im trying to get a hold of some brats that were at my place earlier. Doub they did it.

Anywho, when I turned on my compter this morning it went to a log on screen (I dont have to log on) for windows. Now, my traditional password doesnt work, I have the weirdest "hint" (its on a sandwich, you douche) and now I have to log on as a guest with adawre and spybot finding spy sherrif and some haxxor crap.

Not good.

Can I reset my admin password somehow without formating? I got 3 years of files and favorites under two folders on my desktop but its under the other windows account?

Also, can I access those files under hte other windows account as a guest?

VPR

08-14-2005, 11:19 AM

http://computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/138348.html or http://www.duxcw.com/yabbse/index.php?board=4;action= display;threadid=10943;st art=0

I haven't done it myself, but one of my clients had this problem, once... I googled with him and we found the safe mode trick. Apparently you can change the PW from there. Worth a try....

There also seem to be softwares on google - I haven't tried them either, so I can't recommend one in particular. gl


	TribalWar Forums > TribalWar Community > TW Tech > I think a virus/spyware whatever just changed my XP admin password PDA I think a virus/spyware whatever just changed my XP admin password haniblecter 08-12-2005, 01:02 PM wtf? This is possible? Im trying to get a hold of some brats that were at my place earlier. Doub they did it. Anywho, when I turned on my compter this morning it went to a log on screen (I dont have to log on) for windows. Now, my traditional password doesnt work, I have the weirdest "hint" (its on a sandwich, you douche) and now I have to log on as a guest with adawre and spybot finding spy sherrif and some haxxor crap. Not good. Can I reset my admin password somehow without formating? I got 3 years of files and favorites under two folders on my desktop but its under the other windows account? Also, can I access those files under hte other windows account as a guest? VPR 08-14-2005, 11:19 AM http://computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/138348.html or http://www.duxcw.com/yabbse/index.php?board=4;action= display;threadid=10943;st art=0 I haven't done it myself, but one of my clients had this problem, once... I googled with him and we found the safe mode trick. Apparently you can change the PW from there. Worth a try.... There also seem to be softwares on google - I haven't tried them either, so I can't recommend one in particular. gl