How to Break a Windows XP Admin Password Using the Nusrmgr Exploit
Place your Windows XP CD(Boot-able) in your CD-rom and start your computer., Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your CD., Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files. , When...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place your Windows XP CD(Boot-able) in your CD-rom and start your computer.
Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from CD.” ,,,, It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it.” ,, Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes. , (This will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”.) , Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens, and you will notice installing Windows is highlighted. , This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system. , Now you have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel. , If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control user passwords at the prompt and choose to log on. -
Step 2: Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your CD.
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Step 3: Once you get in
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Step 4: the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.
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Step 5: When you get to the Welcome and Setup screen
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Step 6: press ENTER to Setup Windows.
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Step 7: The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.
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Step 8: The next screen is the Setup screen
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Step 9: which gives you the option to do a Repair.
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Step 10: Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP instruction.
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Step 11: Let the Repair run.
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Step 12: Shortly after the Copying Files stage
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Step 13: you will be required to reboot.
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Step 14: During the reboot
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Step 15: do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again!
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Step 16: Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen
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Step 17: and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar
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Step 18: press SHIFT + F10.
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Step 19: At the prompt
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Step 20: type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter.
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Step 21: Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer.
Detailed Guide
Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from CD.” ,,,, It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it.” ,, Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes. , (This will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”.) , Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens, and you will notice installing Windows is highlighted. , This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system. , Now you have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel. , If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control user passwords at the prompt and choose to log on.
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