getting past log-on screen

CDsDontBurn · Aug 21, 2006, 01:15 AM

so i've come across a situation where in order to log onto the computer i must log on w/both username and password. i tried to log in as the user and also as the system administrator, but my lack of knowing the password prevents me from doing so.

i was just wondering what tools are out there to allow me to get into the system.

Chaos · Aug 21, 2006, 01:34 AM

I'm afraid to ask who's system you want to get onto

CDsDontBurn · Aug 21, 2006, 01:38 AM

my boss'es computer at work while i'm doing my graveyard shifts

. i get bored at work and want to simply surf the net

***craig5320*** · Aug 21, 2006, 02:04 AM

I don't think you've got many options that won't leave a clear sign it's been done. I.e changed password, borked install? lol.

best bet would be to try and actually get his pass, a keylogger perhaps or crafty fly on the wall stealth.

CDsDontBurn · Aug 21, 2006, 02:22 AM

what about linux? with say a version of linux live! disc can i enter the machine and somehow figure out what the password is like that?

i've tried to look at what it is that he types, but he does it so fast, i don't get a chance to look at all the keystrokes =\.

niceguyrichy · Aug 21, 2006, 06:23 PM

burn a bootable linux dvd if all you need to do is surf the net

it's a piece of cake to do, and cos all you gotta do is tap f2 it leaves no trace

or if you like, I can host the iso of a certain disc that will 'remove' xp passwords for you on start up

ViRuS2k · Oct 29, 2006, 05:42 AM

You ever heard of a program called Hirens Boot CD ! ?

it will get you into windows even if they have the best password in the world lol

and it will also let you view what the password he used then all you do is use it

Tipstaff · Oct 29, 2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ViRuS2k

You ever heard of a program called Hirens Boot CD ! ?

it will get you into windows even if they have the best password in the world lol

and it will also let you view what the password he used then all you do is use it

Such a great disc. Saved my hide numerous times over, and has made me money time and again.

The program in question on that disc is called "Offline NT Password and Registry Editor". However, you don't need that disc. Goto THIS page, and follow the instructions on how to download and use it.

CDsDontBurn · Oct 29, 2006, 10:01 AM

cool! such great info this is

. I'm sure i'll need it someday

.

Tipstaff · Oct 30, 2006, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDsDontBurn

cool! such great info this is

. I'm sure i'll need it someday

.

BTW, a little off topic, but relevant, one of the most common misconceptions is that XP Home has no Administrator account. So wrong. XP Home has no "active" administrator account in normal mode, but if you login using safemode there is. As such you can just login using the admin account in safemode, and fix the issue with the other accounts (even create a new one if needed), or work on the system itself.

Just thought I'd through that in for anyone that has the same problem with XP Home.

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Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	I'm afraid to ask who's system you want to get onto __________________

Aug 21, 2006, 01:38 AM	Thread Starter #3
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,806 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	my boss'es computer at work while i'm doing my graveyard shifts . i get bored at work and want to simply surf the net __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,579 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	I don't think you've got many options that won't leave a clear sign it's been done. I.e changed password, borked install? lol. best bet would be to try and actually get his pass, a keylogger perhaps or crafty fly on the wall stealth. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Aug 21, 2006, 02:22 AM	Thread Starter #5
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,806 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	what about linux? with say a version of linux live! disc can i enter the machine and somehow figure out what the password is like that? i've tried to look at what it is that he types, but he does it so fast, i don't get a chance to look at all the keystrokes =\. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Oct 29, 2006, 05:42 AM	#7
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	You ever heard of a program called Hirens Boot CD ! ? it will get you into windows even if they have the best password in the world lol and it will also let you view what the password he used then all you do is use it

Oct 29, 2006, 10:01 AM	Thread Starter #9
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,806 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	cool! such great info this is . I'm sure i'll need it someday . __________________ Her First Day \| A year later