[Gllug] Windows XP 64 bit password reset from Ubuntu - where is the equivalent of SAM?

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Michael-John Turner wrote:
> On Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 10:31:24PM +0000, M.Blackmore wrote:
>   
>> I'm getting nowhere trying to reset a forgotten 64 bit XP password from
>> Ubuntu 9.10 - all references seem to lead to 32 bit ../system32/SAM and
>> chntpw. And I can't find the equivalent in 64 bit directory structure.
>>     
>
> One thing to be aware of is that 64-bit x86_64 XP is really Windows 2003
> under the hood - you'll need a password reset tool that supports it, rather
> than one that supports XP only. HTH.
>
> -mj
>   

There's online services that may be able to help if you're in a hurry
and don't mind spending a few quid. Maybe have a look at
http://www.loginrecovery.com/

:)

Roger.
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