where does Xp store its password

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#1 pnjboyzz

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 03:55 PM

i have diffculity tweaking the xp password.
i am trying to find the system folder and files where xp store's the password.
can anyone helps me ?

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 04:21 PM

encrypted in SAM file in
C:\windows\system32\config

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Posted 20 March 2004 - 04:36 PM

What exactly are you trying to do? Modifying the SAM file may corrupt it and not let you login anymore...

If you are trying to reset a forgotten password, use the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor (check Google for it)...

Good luck!

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