xp pro won't let me log in

I set up a small network using Windows Server 2003 and XP Pro desktops.
After lots of random problems my server died. Rather than bringing back a
server OS just to share files I dubbed a spare machine the "server"

Problem. I had a domain set up. now that I no longer have a server I sent
to one of the computers and told it we were part of a workgroup not domain.
(Click NetworkID in the Systems properties box, follow instructions) It made
me reboot.

Now when I ctrl alt delete to log in it doesn't recognize the user. It
doesn’t recognize the administrator password. There is nothing I can do to
get past the log in screen. I do not want to have to reformat the HD just
because it cannot keep track of the passwords.

WHAT DO I DO?????????????????????????????

Oh and to get product support MS demands that I type in the product ID taken
from a computer that cannot boot. idiots!

Hi,
You could use Winternals ERD Commander 2005:Emergency Download Version. It
as a Locksmith option to give you access to restricted PC by booting with a
CD.
www.winternals.com/products/erdcommander
Good luck
XP user


"Stevebri" wrote:

> I set up a small network using Windows Server 2003 and XP Pro desktops.
> After lots of random problems my server died. Rather than bringing back a
> server OS just to share files I dubbed a spare machine the "server"
>
> Problem. I had a domain set up. now that I no longer have a server I sent
> to one of the computers and told it we were part of a workgroup not domain.
> (Click NetworkID in the Systems properties box, follow instructions) It made
> me reboot.
>
> Now when I ctrl alt delete to log in it doesn't recognize the user. It
> doesn’t recognize the administrator password. There is nothing I can do to
> get past the log in screen. I do not want to have to reformat the HD just
> because it cannot keep track of the passwords.
>
> WHAT DO I DO?????????????????????????????
>
> Oh and to get product support MS demands that I type in the product ID taken
> from a computer that cannot boot. idiots!
>

Thanks but I am a not for profit arts group and cannot afford the $150
License.

"Metaconcert" wrote:

> Hi,
> You could use Winternals ERD Commander 2005:Emergency Download Version. It
> as a Locksmith option to give you access to restricted PC by booting with a
> CD.
> www.winternals.com/products/erdcommander
> Good luck
> XP user
>
>
> "Stevebri" wrote:
>
> > I set up a small network using Windows Server 2003 and XP Pro desktops.
> > After lots of random problems my server died. Rather than bringing back a
> > server OS just to share files I dubbed a spare machine the "server"
> >
> > Problem. I had a domain set up. now that I no longer have a server I sent
> > to one of the computers and told it we were part of a workgroup not domain.
> > (Click NetworkID in the Systems properties box, follow instructions) It made
> > me reboot.
> >
> > Now when I ctrl alt delete to log in it doesn't recognize the user. It
> > doesn’t recognize the administrator password. There is nothing I can do to
> > get past the log in screen. I do not want to have to reformat the HD just
> > because it cannot keep track of the passwords.
> >
> > WHAT DO I DO?????????????????????????????
> >
> > Oh and to get product support MS demands that I type in the product ID taken
> > from a computer that cannot boot. idiots!
> >

Try Barts PE. Just google it and it will take you to the page with tons of
info......

"Stevebri" wrote:

> Thanks but I am a not for profit arts group and cannot afford the $150
> License.
>
> "Metaconcert" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > You could use Winternals ERD Commander 2005:Emergency Download Version. It
> > as a Locksmith option to give you access to restricted PC by booting with a
> > CD.
> > www.winternals.com/products/erdcommander
> > Good luck
> > XP user
> >
> >
> > "Stevebri" wrote:
> >
> > > I set up a small network using Windows Server 2003 and XP Pro desktops.
> > > After lots of random problems my server died. Rather than bringing back a
> > > server OS just to share files I dubbed a spare machine the "server"
> > >
> > > Problem. I had a domain set up. now that I no longer have a server I sent
> > > to one of the computers and told it we were part of a workgroup not domain.
> > > (Click NetworkID in the Systems properties box, follow instructions) It made
> > > me reboot.
> > >
> > > Now when I ctrl alt delete to log in it doesn't recognize the user. It
> > > doesn’t recognize the administrator password. There is nothing I can do to
> > > get past the log in screen. I do not want to have to reformat the HD just
> > > because it cannot keep track of the passwords.
> > >
> > > WHAT DO I DO?????????????????????????????
> > >
> > > Oh and to get product support MS demands that I type in the product ID taken
> > > from a computer that cannot boot. idiots!
> > >