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Windows XP Administrative Privileges

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Stormy7

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Dec 8, 2004
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I have a Dell Dimension 8300 running Windows XP Pro and am trying to log on as Administrator without success. I'm unsure how to proceed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Stormy7
 
Who setup this computer for you (who installed XP)? Maybe they could help you get into the machine.

Do you have any other accounts on the machine that could possibly have admin rights?

If not try some of the basic passwords or even a pwd generator.

If that doesn't work then other measures may have to be taken (i.e. removing system files if the file system is FAT)


 
. What happens in Safe Mode? (strike the F8 key early and often during startup and select Safe Mode).

If this is a lost password issue, site policies prevent me from going any further with your question. A Google search will prove more profitable.
 
There is a program called erd commander that you can use to reset the password.

No Guts No Glory. So I try and try again...
 
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