Originally posted here by mind_man79
Hi , actually i m new to this security , so if any one could pls tel me how can i get a password when windows starts , i think there is something that u change and u can have the password,,could someone pls let me know..and any other good tricks and tips,,,
If you have access to the computer you don't even need to boot into Windows, just pull out your handy-dandy bootable Linux CD (knoppix-std, preferably), mount the Windows partitions, and then save the Windows password files (eg. SAM), somewhere safe -- probably best if you emailed it to some account. Then you can get on a seperate computer and take your dandy time cracking it with something like John the Ripper (which knoppix-std also comes with).

Another bootable Linux distribution that seems to be specifically aimed for cracking Windows passwords (imagine that!) is Ophcrack. Check it out, it may be of some use to you.