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Administrator Password for XP Home Edition 3
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The default password for the administrator account is blank, just press enter. Please let us know what you think of posts, feedback is always appreciated as this will help to further our knowledge as well.
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The default password for the administrator account is blank, just press enter. Please let us know what you think of posts, feedback is always appreciated as this will help to further our knowledge as well.
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All that's required for evil to suceed is for good men to do nothing.
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This machine was probably setup with Sysprep. You'll have to use the XP setup disks. Read about the problem and download the disks here:
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In Home this Registry key controls Recovery Console Security and the use of the SET Command.
You have to be able to access Home to use it. and would need to have it in place before requiring the Recovery Console.
XP Home is a bit limited in the use of Recovery Console. Have a look at the SET command in recovery console. You can also look at this amended Registry Key and the values which will give you more access. (Backup before making any changes).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole]
"SetCommand"=dword:00000001
"SecurityLevel"=dword:00000000
I can't remember what the "SecurityLevel" should be altered to so try 00000000 then 00000001 if you are having entry problems because of passwords. This registry fix is only necessary in Home not in Pro.
These articles applies to XP Pro in home you must use the registry fix for the same result, however check them out.
235364 - Description of the SET Command in Recovery Console
310497 - HOW TO: Add More Power to Recovery Console By Using Group Policy in Windows XP Professional
Here's something to look at too.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q308402
Cannot Log On to Recovery Console After Running Sysprep in Windows XP
You have to be able to access Home to use it. and would need to have it in place before requiring the Recovery Console.
XP Home is a bit limited in the use of Recovery Console. Have a look at the SET command in recovery console. You can also look at this amended Registry Key and the values which will give you more access. (Backup before making any changes).
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole]
"SetCommand"=dword:00000001
"SecurityLevel"=dword:00000000
I can't remember what the "SecurityLevel" should be altered to so try 00000000 then 00000001 if you are having entry problems because of passwords. This registry fix is only necessary in Home not in Pro.
These articles applies to XP Pro in home you must use the registry fix for the same result, however check them out.
235364 - Description of the SET Command in Recovery Console
310497 - HOW TO: Add More Power to Recovery Console By Using Group Policy in Windows XP Professional
Here's something to look at too.
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q308402
Cannot Log On to Recovery Console After Running Sysprep in Windows XP
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