Resetting Logon Password in Windows XP

[Striker]

Working on an HP Pavilion 523 computer for a friend. They cannot remember the logon password. And quite frankly i've never seen a situation like this! Where you have to type in a password just to log on. Anyways, is there a way you can reset the password WITHOUT having ro reformat? Of course they don't have a Windows XP disc.

Any help would be appreciated.

[doctorgonzo]

Sorry, we can't help with password questions at this forum.

http://forum.pcmech.com/rules.php

Workarounds which comprimise security, bypass password protection, or otherwise go to gain unauthorized access to private data or information is prohibitied.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&docname=bph07145