Unlocking a Windows2000 Pro computer

[shovmyfist 0]

I have a windows 2000 computer where i forgot the password. I dont really need to get the password but i would at least like to be able to get the files off the computer. Any Sugesstions?

[SHS 0]

safe mode

[Ultrix 0]

unfortunatly, win2k doesnt have single user mode like linux, but you can reset the pw.

 

info is here:

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html

 

basically, this boot disc loads linux, mounts the ntfs drive, and can insert an updated password into the SAM file.

 

Ultrix