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Hi, my OS is win xp, I would like to change the contents advisor on internet explorer but have forgotten the password, is there any way to get into this without it?

Also is there any free net nanny or similar that I can download as I have teenage nephews coming to stay for the holidays and would like to protect them against what they can access in my absence. (boys will be boys)

You should be able to do this (note that editng your registry incorrectly can really mess your machine up - if in doubt, before changing anything run the system restore utility & set a restore point!!):

On the start menu click 'run' then type 'regedit'.
Click on the plus sign to the left of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Click on the plus sign to the left of Software.
Click on the plus sign to the left of Microsoft.
Click on the plus sign to the left of Windows.
Click on the plus sign to the left of Current Version.
Click on the plus sign to the left of Policies.
Now click on the Ratings folder.
In the right pane of the RegEdit window, you'll see an icon called Key. Click on it and press Delete.
Next, exit RegEdit. You've just deleted your original Content Advisor password.
Restart the computer and run Internet Explorer again.
Choose View and then Internet Options (or Options for version 3.x)
Click on the Content tab and click on Disable. When asked for a password, don't enter anything; just click on OK. This will disable Content Advisor because there's no longer a password

As to net nanny I've not used any myself, sorry

Thanks, will doing this allow me to enter a new password?

I think so - have a go and let us know