Try this tool:
http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/

You will need to read and follow the directions, especially the cautions.
 This will allow you to remove the passwords from a Windows system after
booting from the disc you have just created.

Ron


On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 12:25 AM, Robert <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Google password recovery, lots of free methods.
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joyce A
> Sent: Thursday, 5 December 2013 3:50 AM
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> Subject: [PCSOFT] A new password question
>
> I just bought an older Compaq DeskPro, running Windows NT, at an estate
> auction.  It booted up fine 'til I got to the password screen.
> Obviously I can't ask the man for the password! -- he has gone on to his
> Great Reward.
>
> I want to get into this computer to see if it happens to have an early
> version of AutoCAD on it, as I suspect.  Motive:  if it does, I can do some
> layouts for the room additions I want to build, and "rearrange the
> furniture" in cyberspace before I hire the boys over here to physically
> move
> things around.  Once I'm "in" I can and will delete any personal data the
> gentleman may have left behind.  Any ideas?
>
> Joyce
> SE Ohio
>
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