Windows 7 Change Expired Password Problem

[YoheBear]

I was using Build 7000 with updates through 2-18-09 on a reasonably basis. It was installed with no password being declared. Thus, no password was required when starting up. I did not use W-7 for two weeks, during which the original password "expired." Now, when I try to launch W-7 I get the 'Password expired" window, with three boxes having the following captions in gray type: Password, New Password, Confirm Password.
What do I enter? Pressing TAB, SPACE BAR does not work. Pressing SPACE and RETURN also does not work.
There is no "Lost Password" mechanism whereby I enter my e-mail address and a bypass method is given.

Is there a bypass? Or, do I have to re-install?
Thank you.
YoheBear

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an issue with a password expiration in Windows 7 without having set an initial password. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Reset the Password: Since you did not set an initial password, you can try resetting the password using a password reset disk or by booting into Safe Mode. Here's how you can do it: - Password Reset Disk: If you have previously created a password reset disk, you can use it to reset your password. - Boot into Safe Mode: You can try booting into Safe Mode and accessing the built-in Administrator account, which might not be affected by the password expiration issue. 2. Using Command Prompt: - Boot your computer into Safe Mode with Command Prompt. - Once you're in Command Prompt, you can try resetting the password using the net user command. 3. Third-Party Tools: There are third-party tools available that can help you reset your Windows password. These tools can be used to bypass the password prompt and regain access to your system. If these methods do not work, and you are unable to bypass the password prompt, you may need to consider reinstalling Windows 7. Please ensure you have backed up any important data before proceeding with any reinstallation to avoid data loss. If you provide more details about your system setup, I can offer more specific guidance tailored to your situation. Let me know if you need any further assistance!