How to change user account password at Command Prompt
Q: Currently my system is configured so that it logs on to my user account automatically (used TweakUI to configure the auto-logon). If I were to uninstall Microsoft Power Toy TweakUI, will it go back to the Windows XP log in screen? I can not remember my password. How can I reset or the password?
Removing TweakUI should not remove the stored credentials from the registry. However, it’s suggested that you reset your user account password immediately as you’ve forgotten it.
As you’re able to login to your system using automatic logon feature, open a Command Prompt (cmd.exe) window once logged on, and then type the following command:
Example:
Note: After changing the password, you need to enter new credentials for automatic logon. See the following page for more information:
Configure Windows XP to Automatically Login
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How to Change User Password at Command Prompt
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