Re: Help me Win XP Pro Log on
From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 11/09/04
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 15:46:56 -0800
I'm sorry, I don't know what to tell you. There are only two login screens
of which I'm aware. One is the welcome screen and the other is the one that
appears when you hit ctrl-alt-delete which may be what you are seeing when
the system boots.
You cannot rename the default account. It's user name is administrator and
the system will not let you rename it, hence, if you renamed an account, it
was not the default system account. Nonetheless, you seem unable to reach
that account, I can only suggest starting over, I have nothing else to
offer.
-- Michael Solomon MS-MVP Windows Shell/User Backup is a PC User's Best Friend DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ "Peachy" <Peachy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8E16890C-E57A-4AC7-AAEC-6FCEE8EB1984@microsoft.com... > See the thing is its not the normal logon screen anymore like it used to > be > it's not just a little box pops up asking to type ur screen name and pw. > And > i have tried the cntrl alt delete thing 2 times like u said and still it > does > nothing. As for the password with the administrative account i'm pretty > sure > i may have either renamed it to my or deleted the admin account cause ive > tried leaving it blank and then hitting enter at the pw prompt and it says > wrong password blah blah blah, well hopefully someone can help me with > this > thank you for your help i do appreciate it. > > "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote: > >> If you have XP Pro on your computer, at the log in screen type >> ctrl-alt-delete >> twice. In the user account type administrator, leave the password blank >> and >> press enter. You likely didn't create a password for this hidden account >> during setup and if the computer was purchased with XP pre-installed it >> doesn't likely have one either, >> >> If you have Home, boot into Safe Mode (F8 after the post test and before >> Windows starts. Once Windows starts loading, you've missed it and will >> have >> to try again). You'll have an option to log on as Administrator. Again, >> the same procedure, you'll be asked to log in to get into safe mode, type >> administrator, leave the password blank and press enter. >> >> This will get you in. Then go to Control Panel, user accounts, select >> the >> specific user and select change password. Once you've changed the >> password >> it would be advisable to create a Password Reset Disk by clicking >> "Prevent a >> Forgotten Password" link in the left pane. >> >> Also, check the following about how to make a good newsgroup post: >> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm >> >> >> -- >> Michael Solomon MS-MVP >> Windows Shell/User >> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend >> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/ >> >> "Peachy" <Peachy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:31AD2EB1-81F9-4015-BAA9-FA91D70E0655@microsoft.com... >> > Ok it used to have a normal logon screen then boyfriend got on and now >> > it >> > doesn't well, i changed the administrative password. Then signed off >> > well >> > 2 >> > weeks later i went to get bk on and it was a different logon screen one >> > that >> > if u forget the pw it doesn't give any hints. Well i don't remember the >> > pw >> > and the only other account isnt an administrative so it has no options >> > on >> > anything. Anyone know how to get bk in. Please help me. >> >> >>
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