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Rev Dr Barry
Jan 6, 2010, 4:32:01 PM1/6/10
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I was trying to learn more about administers and users on my Dell laptop. I
somehow messed it all up. When I start or restart, a windows screen comes up
that directs me to click on my user name, but there is no window open to do.
I found out that if I cont/alt/del I am able to bring up an administrator
sign in, but alas I don't know my password. I don't remember ever setting
it up so I would need one. I cannot get into that computer whatsoever. Help
will certainly be most appreciated,
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Rev Dr Barry
somehow messed it all up. When I start or restart, a windows screen comes up
that directs me to click on my user name, but there is no window open to do.
I found out that if I cont/alt/del I am able to bring up an administrator
sign in, but alas I don't know my password. I don't remember ever setting
it up so I would need one. I cannot get into that computer whatsoever. Help
will certainly be most appreciated,
--
Rev Dr Barry
philo
Jan 6, 2010, 4:37:58 PM1/6/10
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The default administrator password is blank
try just hitting <enter> when it asks for a password
also:
if the "adminstrator" comes up in a text box
try just typing-in your own account name in it's place
Pegasus [MVP]
Jan 6, 2010, 4:43:06 PM1/6/10
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"Rev Dr Barry" <RevDr...@discussions.microsoft.com> said this in news item
news:D11B3C22-1A2D-4C6F...@microsoft.com...
Divine guidance? Try this - it should work for WinXP Home:
- Reboot in Safe Mode
- Log on as Administrator. The password is probably blank.
- Reset your normal password.
If this does not work then type this into a Google search box:
Forgot Windows Password
You will find that this is a VFAQ, with lots of useful links. By the way,
can you elaborate what exactly you mean with "there is no window open to
do."?
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