How to Reset a Password in Windows XP

This video is a demonstration of one of the easiest ways to Reset a Windows XP Password.

Commands used in this video:
(don't forget the spaces)

@2:47 - copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe.bak
This makes a backup of the Sticky Keys program file (sethc.exe)
@2:59 - copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe.bak
This makes a a backup of the Command Line program file (cmd.exe)
@3:23 - move c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
This copies the cmd.exe over the sethc.exe but keeps the sethc.exe name
@4:31 - net user
This displays all current local users
@5:00 - net user [user name] [new password]
This changes the password of the selected user

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