Original title: Windows Sign-inI have not used this desktop in a couple of years, am now turning into home entertainment use. in start-up it is asking me to sign into Windows as the Administrator and it needs a password that I cannot remember

Hi Sinker, Refer the below links and try the mentioned and check the results: How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305 Also, refer: Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/189126 Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.