Need to clear Windows password

[Team kizb]

I bought a used laptop from someone because it had a cracked screen. So I plugged it into a monitor only to find that they had a password on their user profile.

Whats the easiest way to clear all the passwords so I can log in?

 

[bmwbaxter]

I don't think this is allowed under the forum rules.

Why not just ask for them what their password was?

 

[Team kizb]

Hmm, sorry mods, if this type of help isn't allowed, please delete.

She doesn't know what it is either, the laptop had been laying around for a couple months.

 

[bmwbaxter]

I am mobile ATM so I can't find the forum rules, but I would consider this outside of allowed.

If a moderator says it's AOK then I will gladly help.

My advice for now is google it. (i think that's allowed )

 

[Automata]

Sorry, even though your intentions might be good, we can't discuss it. There is a ton of information available online.

If you don't need to recover the password (simply remove it) and this is XP, it is very easy. I will say that much. I'm guessing Vista/7 is probably just as easy.

 

[Team kizb]

Sorry, even though your intentions might be good, we can't discuss it. There is a ton of information available online.

If you don't need to recover the password (simply remove it) and this is XP, it is very easy. I will say that much. I'm guessing Vista/7 is probably just as easy.

Understood