CHANGE ADMIN PASSWORD FROM A LIMITED ACCOUNT

To change an admin password useing a limited account. This is for Windows XP, but I dont know about any of the older OSes


Way number 1: Command Prompt

A1. Go to Start > Run... > type in "cmd.exe"
RESULT: Brings up the Command Prompt window.

OR

A1. Bring up notepad, type in "Start cmd.exe", then go to File > Save as... > Save it as "cmd.bat"
RESULT: Brings up the Command Prompt window.

A2. Type in "net user"
RESULT: Shows you all accounts on computer

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Lets just say you chose an account called Alex
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A3. Type in "net user Alex *" (the " *" is very important to remember. Without it, you wont change the password.)
RESULT: It prompt for password

A4. Type in your new password, press enter, than conferm it. Both will be invisible when you type them.
RESULT: Password changed

A5. You may now exit out of command prompt and log into the admin/other account with the password you chose. If you pressed enter through both of them, there will no longer be a password.

Congradulations! You just hacked your own computer through a limited account! Once you log into that admin account, you can control anything bascicly.