Making A Password Recovery Disk For Windows XP Pro

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If you are still using the Windows XP operating system, it is advisable to upgrade a later version of the operating system immediately. Microsoft has ended the extended support of Windows XP on April 2014 and will no longer by releasing security patches for free download. This renders your computer a standing target to malicious hackers trying to gain access of your data and computer. Besides, this operating system is nearly thirteen years old and technology has evolved a long way in this time. Most software utilities that are released right now are not supported for this outdated operating system. If you want to know about updating to the latest Windows version, you can contact our expert technical team by ringing our Windows Support number.

If you are forced to use Windows XP Pro version in the meantime, it would be a good idea to change your system password regularly to keep users with malicious intent away from your system. However, make sure you never forget the password because once you lose the password, gaining access to your data without a specialized recovery tool is impossible. You would have to take the system to a repair shop because there is no option to gain access once you forget the password. Do not panic; even though there are many hassles of trying to recover data once you lose your password, Windows XP has certain options that lets you recover the password if you have prepared beforehand.

Here’s how you can set up the Windows XP password Recovery Tool:

·         Click on the Start icon to open the Start menu and then open the Control Panel.

·         Inside the Control Panel window, you have to click on the User Accounts option link.

·         If you have multiple accounts, select the account you want to create a password reset disk.

·         Once selected, click on the Prevent a Forgotten Password option which lies inside the Related Tasks header.

·         Insert a blank, formatted disk into your drive of your computer and click on the Next button.

·         Enter the existing password in the Current User Account Password field and then click Next button.

·         Your Windows Xp system will automatically create the Password reset disk. Click Finish to exit.

If you have followed all the instructions to the word, you will be able to easily restore the password in case you ever forget it. Whenever you change your password, make sure you format the Password recovery disk and create a new one. If you have any trouble creating the disk, you can contact us on our Windows Support number.