Jul 09
Microsoft is going to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 via its Automatic Update (AU) service on Thursday July 10.
Windows XP users who have automatic updates turned on but who don’t want XP SP3 to be downloaded to their desktops need to deploy the Microsoft Service Pack blocker toolkit to delay auto-delivery of SP3.
While Microsoft will begin pushing SP3 tomorrow but not all users will receive it immediately, because Microsoft will be staggering the rollout.
Warning: Windows XP SP 3 is a large download and requires some time to install. Download and install times will vary by computers.
Jul 07
How to find your Windows XP administrator password that your LOST or FORGOT
Situation:
1. Your account is a limited account and you cannot install programs or change some computer settings.
2. You forgot the administrator password or lost the administrator password.
If you don’t know if your account has administrator privileges or not, just go here and follow the instructions.
The first thing I would try is to log into the administrator account and leave the password it blank and click OK.
Next, try some passwords that you have used in the past. You may get lucky and stumble upon the password that you set when you installed Windows XP.
You can reload XP, which is not fun or practical especially when there is an easier option.
Try Offline NT Password and Registry Editor . It is a program that you copy to a CD, boot your computer to it, and then reset your administrator password, or any user password.
The Password Editor works with the following operating systems:
- NT 3.51
- NT 4
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit
- Server 2008
Using the Password Editor can seem a little daunting especially if you have not used a DOS-type environment. It is actually easier to use than it looks. Just in case you have problems or need step-by-step instructions, click here .
If you have lost or forgot you administrator password for your XP or Vista computer, try using this program before reloading your system. Best of all, its free.
