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password problem on startup winxp
« on: December 18, 2007, 03:20:00 PM »
I was updating a old notebook with winxp service pack 2 when my computer  restarted it ask for a password ?
i did not have one so i hit return and i resume and completed it job .. i wanted to get rid of the password screen so went to your site and follow the suggest" run type in control passwrds2  unclick user password then hit apply.".it came up with an adminstrator box with old and new password..i hit cancel, and it reset itself back to user password ..i finaly just hit ok ..and now i can't get back on my notebook.. it says it restricted???  help

ale52



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    Re: password problem on startup winxp
    « Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 05:29:35 PM »
    Can you boot to Safe Mode?  If so choose the Administrator account and DO NOT put in a password.

    What happens?

    Alan <><  :D
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