Reset Windows xp Password using ERD COMMANDER (recommended)

The software provided is not available on net anymore.It is called ERD Commander 2005.The company which made it was bought by MicroSoft and they discontinued it.It is a VERY POWERFUL software SO DON”T SHARE IT CUZ THEN THEY MIGHT HACK U.

1. Download this file from here
2. It is a winrar file.Extract it to get a erd50.iso file.
3. Write the erd50.iso file to a CD/DVD using Alcohol or any other software.
4. Boot the computer using the CD/DVD.(In Bios Setting you must set 1st boot-able device as CD/DVD Rom)

5. Use the lock smith to Remove/Change the password without knowing old password.(Obviously)

Note: erd50.iso is Boot-able image, so just write it with any good image burning software like Alcohol and don't select any boot-able option given by burning software.

Lets Have look on how this ERD Commander looks like, and How to use it. Below is GUI of Erd Commander, when you boot your system with erd commander CD/DVD

Goto Start->System Tools->Locksmith

The Following Window will open, now click Next.

On Clicking Next you will get the following window. Now select the Account whose password is to be reset.

 For Our Case it is Administrator. Enter Your New Password that will be used to log on that particular Account(i.e Administrator). After Selecting Account Click Next


Now Finish Dialog will Appear Thats It. Now happily log on your system with New Password :-)

Click Finish.

Many Many Congrats, Erd Commander Saved you.

Other Features Of ERD Commander are:

ERD Commander

When your server or workstation won’t boot, you need ERD Commander 2005. ERD Commander 2005 boots dead systems directly from CD into a Windows-like repair environment. You’ll have full access to the dead system’s volumes, so you can diagnose and repair problems using tools located on the ERD Commander 2005 Start menu. And you’ll have built-in network access to safely move data off of, or on to, the dead system. With ERD Commander 2005 you can repair a system quickly and easily, saving you time and rescuing your critical data.

* Boots dead systems directly from CD
* Easy, familiar Windows-like interface
* Intuitive Solution Wizard helps you select the right tool to correct your system issue
* Includes Crash Analyzer Wizard to pinpoint the cause of recent system crashes for repair
* Allows complete disk sanitizing/data removal with Disk Wipe utility
* Includes the Locksmith utility to reset lost Administrator passwords
* Includes FileRestore so that you can quickly find and recover deleted files
* Provides access to XP Restore Points on unbootable Windows XP systems
* Detect malware and other applications that may be consuming system resources
* Includes an Internet browser to facilitate downloading needed files and patches
* Compares key info on unbootable systems with that of a working system for diagnosis and troubleshooting
* Automatically identifies and replaces critical system files that have become corrupt
* Allows for formatting and partitioning of disks
* Provides emergency removal capability for faulty hotfixes
* Built-in network access to safely copy data to/from dead systems
* Repair and diagnostic tools located on Start menu
* Repair tools include System Restore tool, System File Repair, Service and Driver Manager, Hotfix Uninstall Wizard, Locksmith, Registry Editor, Explorer, Disk Management, and Command Prompt
* Data recovery tools include Disk Commander and FileRestore
* Diagnostic tools include Crash Analyzer Wizard, System Compare, Autoruns, Event Log Viewer, System Information, TCP/IP Configuration, and Logical volumes utilities
* Compatible with Windows NT, 2000, XP, and Server 2003