How to Set Password on Your Windows XP

Windows XP is the most popular operating system in the world. It has got a number of unique features, which make it a favourite to all. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it is the release of Windows XP that made Microsoft the world’s favourite OS provider. Windows XP support also assists us with a lot of supporting software that make our jobs easier.
Security Features
Another important feature of windows XP is that, it secures the data of its users efficiently from threats like viruses and unauthorised use by others. Windows XP support includes firewall and other options to protect from various malware and the most laudable security feature that makes your computer ultra secure from unauthorised use is the setting up of passwords.
If you are using Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional versions, you can set password to keep your computer account safe and secure. But if there is only one account in your Windows XP, that doesn’t really demand setting up of password. However, if there are multiple accounts, you will need to set up password for your account. Try the following steps to reset the password of your computer account.
Steps to Follow
• First, you have to reboot your computer and keep pressing the F8 key while rebooting the windows. You will get access to the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
• You can see the Safe Mode option in the Windows Advanced Options Menu. Using your computer keyboard’s arrow keys navigate to Safe Mode and press Enter key.
• Go to Start menu of your computer and click on Run to open another window.
• In the field provided in the new window, type mmc and click OK so as to access the Microsoft Management Console.
• By clicking the small + symbols on the left hand side of the window, you can increase the number of Local Users and Groups.
• In the expanded Local Users and Groups, click on Users.
• Then right click on the Administrator and click on Set Password.
• Set your password there and save it. Now that you have set up your administrator password, your account cannot be accessed anymore without entering the right password.
Hope the steps to set administrator password was helpful. Set one now and secure your PC.