Re: Safe mode help

From: "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:24:40 -0600

Franktee wrote:

Am attempting to restart my computer second computer in safe mode
but am asked for my administrator password. I do not know what an
administrator password is. Can someone possible enlighten me. Many
thanks for any help. Franktee
Windows XP Home Ed , Dell inspiron 4000

Tried not entering one and just pressing ENTER?

If so - who installed your Windows XP operating system?
They should know the password.

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