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One of readers, Manish, contacted me and asked his query. He asked “Is it possible to reset the Password set on screen saver, as i have forgotten it completely. I need to set it back to normal. What can i do?“. On further questioning i came to know that he was using Windows 2000 and he need to put in the old password in case he need to change the password. So there was no option left, but here comes registry to rescue. Modifying registry can make this work. Here is the registry to be modified.
So, if in case you forget your screensaver password, do remember this as it can take you out of troubles.
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Nice tip, I guess you are specialized in Registry tips.
Well nirmal, these days i am in a mood to study the Windows registry, its not that hard, but its fun. Got some good basic points, but still its a long way to go
hey i really wonder, if all these options are in registry, what kind of security microsoft is proving. Hey then there might be an option to reset admin password also isnt it. I remember in win 98 we used to delete some file and it will ask for new password , any option for XP ??
@ kanak, an administrator is not so stupid to leave Registry open to users. It will be blocked as well. Earlier in Windows NT, many things were done through registry only, but in 2k3, you can see the difference.